We’ve shown you a few aftermarket companies and their intake/induction offerings for the 2011 Ford Mustang these past few weeks, so now, here’s a change in gears.  Kooks has developed and released a new, complete exhaust system for the reborn 5.0 Mustang.  Their partnered development with Ford Motorsports has resulted in a perfect-fitting header and exhaust package designed to grab innocent bystanders by the ears…and is sure to turn some heads.  Sure, the new system promises great sound, but what about performance?  Kooks has it covered.  Internal dyno testing has shown consistent increases over 45hp and 4o ft-lbs of torque.  This is a great start down the road of milking more from the Mustang, for sure!  Be sure to check out all the technical detail in the Press Release from Kooks!

Press Release

Kooks’ 2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Headers and Complete Exhaust Systems

Kooks Headers is proud to introduce Headers and Complete Exhaust Systems for the new 2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L. Kooks’ has worked hand and hand with Ford Motorsports and have developed a header and exhaust package which is sure to make everyone’s heads turn. Kook’s Headers were designed to utilize the sequential firing order of the New Ford Coyote 5.0L 4-Valve cylinder heads, so that the MOST horsepower and torque can be gained. Increases of over 45 horsepower and 40 ft. lbs of torque have been achieved. The headers come in 1 3/4” x 3” for street/strip applications and 1 7/8” x 3” for race applications. Pair the headers up with Kooks made 3” X-Pipe OR H-Pipe, either with High-Flow Race Catalyst or With-Out (Off-Road Use Only).

To compliment the Headers and Cross-Over pipes, Kooks has also released a complete 3” Cat-back exhaust system. This exhaust is 3” throughout and includes mandrel bent “Over the Axle” pipes, Kooks Racing Polished Oval Mufflers and 4” Polished Exhaust Tips. For the enthusiasts who want the simplest gain in power and increase in exhaust tone, Kooks also has released an Axle-Back Only Exhaust. This just includes Polished Mufflers and Tips, and it is a direct factory replacement for the Factory Mufflers.

The Kooks Advantage:

- Made in the USA!

- Constructed completely in 304 Aircraft Grade Stainless Steel.

- Kooks Headers and Exhaust comes with a Life-time Warranty.

- 3/8” Thick Stainless Steel Flanges.

- Multi-layer reusable Aluminum Gaskets.

- 400 Cell High Flow Metallic Race Catalyst.

- Factory style clamps included.

Item ID Description MSRP

60-41-175 Headers – 1 3/4″ x 3″ $1,027.28

60-41-188 Headers – 1 7/8″ x 3″ $1,047.28

60-42-CATH Exhaust – 3″ x 2 3/4″ with Catted H Pipe $583.61

60-42-ORH Exhaust – 3″ x 2 3/4″ with Off Road H Pipe $493.82

60-42-CATX Exhaust – 3″ x 2 3/4″ with Catted X Pipe $583.61

60-42-ORX Exhaust – 3″ x 2 3/4″ with Off Road X Pipe $493.82

60-43-CATB 3″ Kooks Catback Exhaust $995.00

Includes 3″ Over-Axle Pipes, Two Polished Kooks Mufflers and 4″ Polished Slash Cut Double Walled Tips.

60-43-AXLE 3″ Kooks Axleback Exhaust $612.85

Connects to the Factory Over the Axle-Pipe. Includes Mufflers and Tips.