{"product_id":"kooks-ct5-v-blackwing","title":"Kooks 1-7\/8th Header w\/Green Exhaust Kit CT5-V Blackwing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlock more of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.2L supercharged LT4’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e performance and sound with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKooks 1-7\/8” 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\u003eThis comprehensive system replaces the restrictive factory exhaust components ahead of the rear mufflers with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-7\/8” long-tube headers, 3” GREEN catted connection pipes, and a full 3” X-pipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The system then connects to the factory exhaust near the rear axle, allowing you to retain the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOEM valved mufflers and factory Active Exhaust functionality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\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, this Kooks package is designed for high-performance street builds looking for improved exhaust flow without eliminating the versatility of the Blackwing’s factory valved rear exhaust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor owners planning additional LT4 modifications such as an intake, pulley upgrades, ported supercharger, ethanol-based fuels, or ECU calibration, the increased exhaust capacity also provides a strong foundation for higher-output combinations.\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\u003eSedan application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-7\/8” primary long-tube headers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3” collectors and exhaust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIncludes Kooks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREEN catted connection pipes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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 the OEM 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 1-7\/8” 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 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 2313F432\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDistributor SKU:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e KSH2313F432\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 1-7\/8”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCollector \/ Exhaust Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3”\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\u003eWelding Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No\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\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\u003e1-7\/8” Long-Tube Headers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Designed to improve exhaust flow from the supercharged LT4 while providing the capacity needed for both stock and modified CT5-V Blackwing combinations.\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 high-flow catted configuration for owners who don’t want to run a competition-only catless system.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFull 3” X-Pipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Replaces the restrictive factory mid-section with a large-diameter X-pipe designed to improve exhaust flow and create a more aggressive LT4 exhaust note.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRetains Factory Valved Mufflers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Rather than replacing the complete rear exhaust, the Kooks system connects near the rear axle and retains the Cadillac’s OEM valved mufflers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e304 Stainless Steel Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Mandrel-bent 304 stainless tubing provides excellent durability, corrosion resistance, and consistent exhaust diameter through the bends.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eComplete Header-to-Rear Exhaust Package\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Headers, catalytic converters, X-pipe, gaskets, clamps, and installation hardware are included, providing a comprehensive upgrade rather than requiring individual exhaust components to be pieced together.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Upgrade?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCT5-V Blackwing’s supercharged 6.2L LT4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e responds exceptionally well to improvements in airflow. As horsepower increases, reducing restriction on both the intake and exhaust sides becomes increasingly important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kooks 2313F432 package addresses a substantial portion of the exhaust system at once.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe factory exhaust manifolds are replaced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-7\/8” long-tube headers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3” GREEN catted connection pipes and a 3” X-pipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This provides a higher-flow exhaust path from the cylinder heads all the way to the factory rear mufflers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetaining those OEM mufflers is an important advantage on a street-driven Blackwing. You gain the flow, tone, and performance potential of a long-tube header and 3” exhaust package without giving up the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efactory valved exhaust system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that helps make the CT5-V Blackwing such a versatile performance sedan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor modified cars, the package also provides additional exhaust capacity for combinations incorporating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecold air intakes, larger throttle bodies, pulley upgrades, ported superchargers, camshafts, ethanol fuels, and custom ECU tuning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKooks specifies that the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efactory exhaust must be cut during installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e because the new 3” system connects to the OEM exhaust near the rear axle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno welding is required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Kooks includes the necessary clamps, gaskets, and hardware to complete the installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional installation is recommended due to the scope of a long-tube header installation and the need to properly locate and cut the factory exhaust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive your CT5-V Blackwing the exhaust flow its supercharged LT4 deserves with Kooks 1-7\/8” long-tube headers, GREEN high-flow cats, and a full 3” X-pipe—all while retaining the factory valved rear mufflers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kooks Headers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67704021057856,"sku":"KSH2313F432","price":3820.32,"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-ct5-v-blackwing","provider":"Forza Motor Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}