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WhiteDevil69

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I have an option of getting MAC Longtubes for $310 shipped or BBK ceramic coated LT's for $415. What would you guys get? I am saving up for a blower after this so the money difference would just be going to that.
 

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i would get BBK...no matter what brand you choose, get them coated
 

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Premium Speed said:
i would get BBK...no matter what brand you choose, get them coated
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Really, even though I'm in Tucson, AZ and rust shouldn't be an issue?
 

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WhiteDevil69 said:
Really, even though I'm in Tucson, AZ and rust shouldn't be an issue?
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someone on here probably knows more about it than me, but the coating does more then just protect from rust.
 

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Premium Speed said:
someone on here probably knows more about it than me, but the coating does more then just protect from rust.
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Cool, I was hoping it was worth it to get the BBK's, I haven't been recommended to go with the Mac's yet and for $105 thats a pretty bad statement about MAC LT's Thanks guys, I will be ordering the BBK's in an hour or so Now, to save for the blower...
 
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Go with Hookers!
 

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KickerStang said:
Go with Hookers!
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Well, I can't afford the $600+ for the coated ones, I would only be able to get the painted ones.. I could get them for around $450 instead of the bkk coated ones for $415.. Hmm
 
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KickerStang said:
Go with Hookers!
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Yeah but what should he do about headers?
 
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mac now has ceramic coated and are easier to install,plus a pro-chamber fits. they also have more ground clearance. jet hots headers are supplied from all the manufactures. hooker or mac long tubes fit the best.
new mac are all heli arc welded jba is partial heli arc welded. most headers we install are getting better.
except hedman,flowtech.hooker or mac for more performance$$.
 

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hpjack said:
mac now has ceramic coated and are easier to install,plus a pro-chamber fits. they also have more ground clearance. jet hots headers are supplied from all the manufactures. hooker or mac long tubes fit the best.
new mac are all heli arc welded jba is partial heli arc welded. most headers we install are getting better.
except hedman,flowtech.hooker or mac for more performance$$.
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I've heard so many mixed reviews on the Macs Of course the bums selling the product tell me its all fine and dandy, but then i read about people with constant leaks and whatnot. I am just gonna get the Mac LT's and call it a day, so sick of everyone just telling their opinions when they dont even know what they are talking about. Thank you for everyone that responded that either has one of these products or has experiance with them.
 
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i've never heard anything good about the mac longtubes. i've heard they leak and you're better off with shorties or BBKs. just hearsay though. if it was me, i'd spend the extra for some BBKs.
 

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just hearsay though.
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that all i get.. hard to turn down the cheapest product on the market when some "hearsay" is good and some is bad..
 
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WhiteDevil69 said:
I've heard so many mixed reviews on the Macs Of course the bums selling the product tell me its all fine and dandy, but then i read about people with constant leaks and whatnot. I am just gonna get the Mac LT's and call it a day, so sick of everyone just telling their opinions when they dont even know what they are talking about. Thank you for everyone that responded that either has one of these products or has experiance with them.
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That's one of the reason I chose MAC LT (getting installed next week) just to try it for myself....Most of the peeps are spooked since someone "heard" it was bad....
 
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WhiteDevil69 said:
I have an option of getting MAC Longtubes for $310 shipped or BBK ceramic coated LT's for $415. What would you guys get? I am saving up for a blower after this so the money difference would just be going to that.
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where did you find the BBK LT for that cheap? the cheapest i found the ceramic BBK are for 500!
 

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Nothing wrong with the mac LT's, I love mine. They are awesome!
 
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