Kooks Employee Directory
Motor Vehicle ManufacturingNorth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees
Kooks Headers and Exhaust operates in the motor vehicle manufacturing sector, designing, testing, and producing exhaust headers and related components for a wide range of late-model domestic cars and trucks. The company emphasizes in-house development, offering both production-grade parts and handmade custom race headers capable of supporting engines well beyond 3,000 horsepower, and provides services such as mandrel bending, welding, forming, notching, and custom flange creation. Its product ecosystem includes a complete line of exhaust components, private-label capabilities, and specialty collectors, positioning it as a one-stop source for customers seeking performance-oriented exhaust solutions. Based in Statesville, North Carolina, the company highlights its role as an innovator in stainless steel headers and claims a broad reach across common and custom applications. Kooks targets automotive enthusiasts, performance shops, and racing teams that require reliable, high-performance exhaust systems for both everyday and race-use vehicles. By offering production-ready parts alongside bespoke race headers and private-label services, it aims to serve customers who value quality, customization, and fast delivery. In the competitive landscape of motor vehicle manufacturing and aftermarket exhaust, Kooks positions itself as a pioneer in stainless steel header design and a developer of new exhaust technologies, while maintaining a focus on in-house design and manufacturing. A recent collaboration noted in industry press indicates ongoing partnerships with industry players to expand its reach and capabilities.