{"product_id":"kooks-2x3in-headers-w-catted-exhaust-kit-ct5-v-blackwing","title":"Kooks 2x3in Headers w\/Catted Exhaust Kit CT5-V Blackwing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximize exhaust flow from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.2L supercharged LT4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKooks 2” Long Tube Header and GREEN Catted Exhaust Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022–2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for high-output Blackwing builds, this comprehensive header-back package combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2” long-tube headers, 3” GREEN catted connection pipes, and a full 3” X-pipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to significantly increase exhaust capacity compared with the factory system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than replacing the entire exhaust, Kooks designed the system to connect to the factory exhaust near the rear axle. This allows the Blackwing to retain its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOEM valved rear mufflers and factory Active Exhaust functionality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while gaining the increased flow and aggressive character of long-tube headers and a 3” exhaust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e304 stainless steel with mandrel-bent tubing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the 2313F632 is an excellent choice for modified CT5-V Blackwings where maximum exhaust capacity is a priority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022–2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.2L Supercharged LT4 V8\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2” long-tube header primaries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3” GREEN catted connection pipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull 3” X-pipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnects to the OEM exhaust near the rear axle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRetains the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efactory valved rear mufflers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetains factory rear exhaust appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory exhaust must be cut for installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo welding required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional installation recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKooks 2” stainless steel long-tube headers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3” GREEN catted connection pipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3” X-pipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnection pipes for integration with the factory rear exhaust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired gaskets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired clamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired installation hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kooks Headers \u0026amp; Exhaust\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2313F632\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDistributor SKU:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e KSH2313F632\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApplication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2022–2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEngine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.2L Supercharged LT4 V8\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeader Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long Tube\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.0”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExhaust Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.0”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCatalyst Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kooks GREEN High-Flow Catalytic Converters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMid-Pipe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3” X-Pipe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 304 Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTubing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mandrel Bent\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRear Exhaust:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Retains OEM valved mufflers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFactory Exhaust Cutting Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWelding Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made in the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLarge 2” Long-Tube Primaries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The larger primary diameter provides additional exhaust capacity for high-output LT4 combinations where maximizing flow is a priority.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKooks GREEN High-Flow Catalytic Converters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The included 3” GREEN catted connection pipes provide a performance-oriented catted configuration without stepping down to smaller-diameter exhaust tubing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFull 3” X-Pipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The large-diameter X-pipe provides a high-flow path through the center of the vehicle while helping balance exhaust pulses between cylinder banks.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRetains Factory Valved Mufflers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The Kooks system connects to the OEM exhaust near the rear axle, allowing the Blackwing to retain its factory valved rear mufflers and adjustable exhaust character.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e304 Stainless Steel Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – High-quality stainless construction and mandrel-bent tubing provide excellent durability, corrosion resistance, and consistent internal diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eComplete Header-Back Package\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Headers, GREEN catalytic converters, X-pipe, clamps, gaskets, and required installation hardware are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2” vs. 1-7\/8” Kooks Headers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKooks offers two versions of this CT5-V Blackwing system:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2313F432 – 1-7\/8” Long-Tube Headers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2313F632 – 2” Long-Tube Headers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth systems utilize \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3” GREEN catted connection pipes and a 3” X-pipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and connect to the factory exhaust near the rear axle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe primary difference is the header diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a relatively stock or moderately modified LT4, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-7\/8” primaries provide excellent exhaust flow while maintaining strong exhaust velocity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2” 2313F632\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the more performance-focused choice for builds where substantially higher airflow is expected. This makes it particularly attractive for Blackwings incorporating upgrades such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmaller supercharger pulleys, ported superchargers, camshafts, cylinder-head work, ethanol-based fuels, upgraded fueling, or other high-horsepower modifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Upgrade?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe CT5-V Blackwing’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esupercharged LT4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e responds exceptionally well to airflow improvements. As boost and horsepower increase, however, the factory exhaust manifolds and exhaust system must move an increasingly large volume of exhaust gas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2” Kooks long-tube headers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are designed to provide the additional exhaust capacity required by higher-output LT4 combinations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the headers, exhaust flows through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3” GREEN catted connection pipes and a full 3” X-pipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before transitioning back into the factory rear exhaust. This creates a substantially more performance-oriented exhaust path while preserving one of the Blackwing’s best street-car features: its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efactory valved mufflers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat means you can build a considerably more aggressive exhaust system without necessarily sacrificing the ability to reduce exhaust volume through the Cadillac’s factory controls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor owners planning substantial power increases, the larger \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2” primary diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e also provides additional headroom compared with the 1-7\/8” version, making the 2313F632 particularly well suited to Blackwings being built beyond basic bolt-on modifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation requires \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecutting the factory exhaust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e because the new Kooks 3” system connects to the OEM exhaust near the rear axle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKooks specifies that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno welding is required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The package includes the necessary gaskets, clamps, and installation hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional installation is recommended due to the scope of the long-tube header installation and the need to correctly locate and cut the factory exhaust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor high-output CT5-V Blackwing builds where maximum exhaust capacity is the priority, the Kooks 2313F632 combines massive 2” long-tube headers, 3” GREEN high-flow cats, and a full 3” X-pipe while retaining the factory valved rear mufflers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kooks Headers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67704032821568,"sku":"KSH2313F632","price":3856.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/7587\/4624\/files\/IMG-5394.jpg?v=1791132110","url":"https:\/\/www.forzamotorworks.com\/products\/kooks-2x3in-headers-w-catted-exhaust-kit-ct5-v-blackwing","provider":"Forza Motor Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}