Product Description:
Hawks Motorsports is pleased to offer our clients the 2022-2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 6.2L 1-7/8" Stainless Steel Long Tube Headers & 3" Competition Exhaust Kit, Kooks 2313F412. This Kooks system combines 1-7/8" x 3" stainless steel long tube headers with 3" competition-only connection pipes and a 3" X-pipe. The system connects to the factory exhaust near the rear axle, allowing the factory valved mufflers to remain in place.
The Blackwing's supercharged 6.2L is already built to move some serious air, and this is the kind of exhaust setup that makes sense when you're looking to let that LT4 breathe harder. The 1-7/8" primaries feed into 3" collectors and a full 3" competition exhaust section, giving the system a much more serious performance-oriented layout than the factory manifolds and front exhaust sections. Keep the factory valved mufflers out back, change the exhaust flow up front, and you've got a CT5-V Blackwing setup that's ready for the kind of driving where you want the V8 to sound as serious as it performs.
The system is constructed from 304 stainless steel mandrel-bent tubing and uses 1-7/8" primary tubes, 3" collectors/connection pipes and a 3" X-pipe. Kooks identifies the system as a competition-only header-back exhaust configuration.
The 2313F412 is designed to connect to the factory exhaust near the rear axle, allowing the factory valved mufflers to remain in the vehicle. Installation requires cutting the factory exhaust, but Kooks specifies that no welding is required.
This is a competition-only/off-road exhaust product and is not CARB legal. Hawks' current product page specifically states that the exhaust cannot ship to California or CARB states.
KEY FEATURES
- Manufacturer: Kooks Headers & Exhaust
- Part Number: 2313F412
- Vehicle: Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
- Model Years: 2022-2024
- Engine: 6.2L Supercharged V8
- Header Type: Long Tube
- Primary Tube Diameter: 1-7/8"
- Collector Diameter: 3"
- Connection Pipe Diameter: 3"
- X-Pipe Diameter: 3"
- Material: 304 Stainless Steel
- Tubing Construction: Mandrel Bent
- Exhaust Configuration: Competition Only
- Factory Mufflers: Retained
- OEM Connection: Near rear axle
- O2 Sensor Provisions: Yes
- Catalytic Converters: Not included
- Condition: New
- Manufacturer Status: Built to order
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kooks Headers & Exhaust |
| Part Number | 2313F412 |
| Vehicle | Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing |
| Years | 2022-2024 |
| Engine | 6.2L Supercharged V8 |
| Header Size | 1-7/8" |
| Collector Size | 3" |
| Connection Pipes | 3" |
| X-Pipe | 3" |
| Material | 304 Stainless Steel |
| Tubing | Mandrel Bent |
| Exhaust Type | Competition Only |
| Mufflers | Factory Valved Mufflers Retained |
| OEM Connection | Near Rear Axle |
| Catalytic Converters | Not Included |
| O2 Bungs | Yes |
| Installation | Factory Exhaust Must Be Cut |
| Welding Required | No |
| Condition | New |
VEHICLE FITMENT / FITS THE FOLLOWING MODELS
2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
- 6.2L Supercharged V8
- Sedan
- Rear-Wheel Drive
2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
- 6.2L Supercharged V8
- Sedan
- Rear-Wheel Drive
2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
- 6.2L Supercharged V8
- Sedan
- Rear-Wheel Drive
Current manufacturer and retailer application data confirms the 2022-2024 Blackwing 6.2L application.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION NOTES AND EXCLUSIONS
Competition-Only Exhaust
This is a competition-only exhaust system. It is not intended to be represented as a street-legal emissions-compliant exhaust system.
Factory Exhaust Must Be Cut
Installation requires the factory exhaust to be cut near the rear axle to connect the Kooks system. Kooks specifies that no welding is required after the factory exhaust is cut.
Factory Valved Mufflers Are Retained
The system is designed to connect to the OEM exhaust near the rear axle, retaining the factory valved mufflers.
No Catalytic Converters
This is a competition-only configuration and does not include catalytic converters.
1-7/8" Header Configuration
This SKU uses 1-7/8" primary tubes. Kooks also offers a 2" header version for this vehicle, so customers should verify the desired header diameter before ordering.
Current Manufacturer Fitment Update
Kooks' current product page now identifies the 2313F412 family as fitting 2022-2026 CT5-V Blackwing, while Hawks' current listing is specifically labeled 2022-2024. For this Hawks listing, the requested 2022-2024 application should remain the published fitment unless Hawks elects to expand the application range after internal verification.
INSTALLATION NOTES
- Verify the vehicle is a 2022-2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing before installation.
- Confirm the vehicle uses the 6.2L supercharged V8.
- The factory exhaust must be cut for installation.
- Verify the cut location against the current Kooks installation instructions.
- No welding is required according to Kooks.
- Confirm adequate clearance around the headers, connection pipes and X-pipe.
- Verify O2 sensor routing and clearance.
- Retain the factory valved mufflers as specified by the system design.
- Inspect all exhaust connections after installation.
- Check for exhaust leaks before operating the vehicle.
- Follow the current Kooks installation instructions for final assembly and inspection.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What vehicles does Kooks 2313F412 fit?
This listing is for the 2022-2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing with the 6.2L supercharged V8.
What size headers are included?
The system uses 1-7/8" primary tube headers with 3" collectors.
What size is the exhaust?
The connection pipes and X-pipe are 3" diameter.
What is the system made from?
The headers and exhaust tubing are constructed from 304 stainless steel with mandrel-bent tubing.
Does this system retain the factory mufflers?
Yes. The system connects to the OEM exhaust near the rear axle and is designed to retain the factory valved mufflers.
Does the factory exhaust need to be cut?
Yes. The factory exhaust must be cut for installation.
Is welding required?
No. Kooks specifies no welding is required for installation.
Does this kit include catalytic converters?
No. This is a competition-only configuration and catalytic converters are not included.
Is this exhaust CARB legal?
No. The 2313F412 is identified as a competition-only/off-road product and is not CARB legal. Hawks specifically states that it cannot ship to California or CARB states.
Is this a complete exhaust system?
It is a header and competition-only header-back section that includes the long tube headers, 3" connection pipes and 3" X-pipe. It connects to the factory exhaust near the rear axle to retain the factory valved mufflers.
Is Kooks 2313F412 built to order?
Yes. Kooks currently identifies the product as built to order in North Carolina with an estimated 4-6 week ship window. Some retailers note that certain orders can take longer depending on production demand.
***Kooks is a built to order manufacturer and their focus is providing the best quality parts available. While their typical lead time is 4-6 weeks, some products may take up to 12 weeks to produce.***
