Mac Longtubes or BBK Longtubes.......HELP!!!

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sliver02GT

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well this is going to be my next mod but cant figure out which kind to get, i have always had mac exhaust on my cars and never really had any problems w/ them, but i hear good things about the bbk longtubes, please help me pick out what i shoud get

please give me the pros and cons MAC vs BBK

thanks

 

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01GT281

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the best advice i can give with my experience of buying aftermarket stuff is "you get what you pay for" I learned the hard way.......eventually.

 

GreekStang85

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i have heard good things about bbk i am going to be buying bbk LT's for my car, mac headers are prone to leak....i would lean towards bbk if you want quality IMO

 

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joestang98

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I would go with the MAC thats what I did. There new stuff is alot better quality than in the past. There new Ceramac coated LT's are what I have. VERY nice! there are actually less prone to leak because each collector has is not attached to one flange that could vibrate alll the bolts loose. and buy it from Stangnet parts shopper CHarris treats you right!!

 

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2002BLGT

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BBK

 

StangLou

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Another vote for BBK here. Mine are not obnoxiously loud, but gave the car a nice note overall. I only draw attention to myself when I want people to notice .

 

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slow2000-gt

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bbk, they have a nice thick flang, the macs dont and i think ive heard about the macs having problems with the steering and fitment problems

 

stang9gt

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Used Mac on two of my 4.6's, no probs and fit great!!

 

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01mgvert

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You might also want to consider Hooker LT headers. I gained 23 rwhp from Hooker headers and their o/r x-pipe.

 

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jezzi55

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If you don't mind spending an extra $$$ get BBKs.....but I went it MAC and coated it myself with flat black high temp paint.....

 

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sliver02GT

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huh

jezzi55 said:

If you don't mind spending an extra $$$ get BBKs.....but I went it MAC and coated it myself with flat black high temp paint.....

Click to expand...

why did u paint them

 

03trubluGT

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Another satsified BBK customer. I like the solid one piece flange that seals the header to the head.


Also, what are your long term plans? If you stay N/A, then the LTs are a great choice. If you plan on getting blown or turbo-d, then skip the LTs and go with a performance midpipe and catback.

I gained 23 RWHP and 19 RWTQ with my BBK LTs/OffroadX/Magnaflow CB.

Matt