Headers

Shop Kooks Headers premium performance exhaust headers, engineered by one of the most trusted names in the exhaust industry since 1962. From bolt on Super Street Series to Long Tube and Torque Series configurations, our collection covers Corvette, Camaro, Mustang, RAM, GM Truck, Cadillac, Chrysler, Pontiac and Ford with vehicle specific compatibility and precision built into every set.

Choose from a wide selection of exhaust headers, priced between $500 and $3,851. These headers are crafted from aircraft-grade stainless steel and are available in both catted and catless configurations. For street and highway use, we offer EPA-certified GREEN Cat options to ensure compliance with emissions standards. Every header leaves our Statesville, North Carolina facility manufactured in the USA, ISO 9001:2015 certified and backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Maximize your horsepower and torque with our high-performance exhaust headers. Race-proven and dyno-tested, these headers are designed for seamless, bolt-on installation on LS, LS3, HEMI, and many other engine platforms, requiring no cutting or fabrication. Trusted by professional racers in NASCAR and NHRA, Kooks Headers builds every set to perform in the most demanding environments on the street and track.

Shop now and find the right performance exhaust headers for your engine today. For questions contact Kooks Headers at 1-866-586-KOOK (5665) or email sales@kooksheaders.com.

Why Choose Kooks Headers?

Elevate your vehicle's performance with Kooks Headers' premium performance exhaust headers—the ultimate in automotive power. Designed for enthusiasts who strive for the best, our headers are engineered to unleash your vehicle's true potential. At Kooks Headers, we pride ourselves on crafting headers that exceed expectations in both performance and durability, backed by over 60 years of exhaust engineering expertise since 1962. Each set is meticulously designed and manufactured in the USA.

Crafted from high-quality, aircraft-grade stainless steel, our products offer unmatched reliability and longevity. Every item is certified to ISO 9001:2015 standards and backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

1. Enhanced Exhaust Flow: Our headers optimize exhaust gas flow for maximum horsepower and torque gains

2. Custom Engineered: Engineered to fit specific makes and models ensuring seamless bolt on integration with no cutting or fabricating required

3. Premium Materials: Constructed from 16 gauge aircraft grade stainless steel offering exceptional corrosion resistance and high temperature durability

4. Race Proven Performance: Dyno tested and trusted by professional racers in NASCAR and NHRA, Kooks Headers deliver race proven results on the track and the street

FAQ

Aftermarket exhaust headers replace the factory-installed exhaust manifolds. Their purpose is to optimize the flow of exhaust gases exiting the engine, which in turn enhances overall vehicle performance.

Exhaust headers optimize exhaust flow by giving each cylinder its own tuned pipe, reducing backpressure and improving engine efficiency, horsepower and torque.

Yes, exhaust headers increase horsepower by reducing backpressure and improving exhaust scavenging for maximum engine output.

Exhaust headers typically add between 10 to 40 horsepower depending on the engine, vehicle and header configuration.

Yes, exhaust headers change sound by improving exhaust flow which produces a deeper and more aggressive exhaust note compared to stock manifolds.

Exhaust headers can reach temperatures between 600 and 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit depending on the engine load and driving conditions.

Kooks Headers exhaust headers are made from 16 gauge aircraft grade T304 stainless steel offering superior corrosion resistance, high temperature durability and long term reliability.

Long tube headers extend further from the engine for maximum power gains but require a tune while short tube headers connect closer to the engine, retain OEM catalytic converters and require no tune.

Catted headers include catalytic converters for emissions compliance and street legal use while catless headers remove them entirely for maximum exhaust flow and are intended for race or off road use only.

Yes, Kooks Headers can be used on a daily driven street vehicle especially with catted configurations and EPA certified GREEN Cat options that maintain emissions compliance for street and highway use.

Superior engineered performance

USA-Made Excellence

Proudly manufactured in the USA for top-tier performance with unmatched quality.

Built to Last

Crafted from T304 aircraft-grade stainless steel, offering superior durability.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Kooks stands behind its products with a limited lifetime warranty for the original purchaser.

Race-Tested, Dyno-Proven Power

Kooks Products Are Dyno And Race Tested and Designed For Maximum Power.