Mac Longtubes?

[vvzer0incvv]

Is there a huge difference between MAC longtubes and BBK longtubes? I ask cause i can get MAC longtubes with HTS coating for like $320 and BBK longtubes are like $420. Now if we talk about ceramic coating MAC and BBK are the same at $499

My car has never and will never see snow and rarly sees rain, should i get the macs with HTS or save up and get the BBK coated?Thanks

 

[D.K]

Aside from the coating and price, there isn't much difference between the MAC and BBK LTs. The MACs will be a little easier to install since you don't have to mess with the dipstick tube like you do with the BBKs.

I chose the MACs because of the cheaper price, and I have absolutely no complaints.

 

[vvzer0incvv]

I had planned on going with MAC's but i read some horror stories about them rusting like there is no tomorrow, THats all i worry about

 

[D.K]

I had planned on going with MAC's but i read some horror stories about them rusting like there is no tomorrow, THats all i worry about

The coating that MAC uses isn't great, but there are also quite a few people who bought the ceramic coated BBKs and are dealing with rusting issues as well. Given the weather conditions, any brand header is prone to rust.

To delay/prevent my headers from rusting, I sanded them down and coated them myself. I put on a few coats of high quality, VHT spray paint, and so far, I haven't had any problems with rusting, peeling, or flaking.

 

[vvzer0incvv]

i out SLP headers on my camaro and i coated them myself with this spray on clearcoat(thats made for exhaust parts) and they have been on for 6 months and nothing yet. I might try that...thanks

 

[mogs01gt]

see sig, I wont pay more than 350 bucks for pieces of metal. Atleast the MACs are some what equal length headers. Im happy.

 

[gruntman31]

MAC headers are nice. I used them on GT for a long time and had no trouble with rusting.

 

[mity2]

what is VHT spray?

 

[gdub03GT]

i am about to order bbk long tubes with ceramic coating for 413 with shipping and tax should i get them or justget the mac headers. it from a friend that works a shop so i get a discount on them.

 

[TimGT]

I got my MAC long tubes for 450 ceramic coated so you might be able to find the same price or find some for even less. I haven't put them on yet because I'll still waiting for my T-56.

 

[Trublu01]

MAC Longtubes Jet-Hot Coated $425 Shipped. HTS for $325 [email protected]

 

[vvzer0incvv]

If i get my longtubes installed with a catted H pipe, how much richer will i run? Is there anyway to fix this without getting a dyno tune?

 

[Trublu01]

I don't run rich. Every car is different though

 

[Yellow4.6]

I too have been wondering how the HTS will hold up, but I don't drive mine in the snow or rain and it's always garaged so i'll be going w/ the MAC/s.

I found mine for $290 HTS coated, haven't gotten them yet but will be buying them in the spring, after i get all my headswap parts.

 

[2kyellowgt]

You might want to look at Jet hot L/T there a bit pricey but they have a lifetime rust warranty and a 3 year warranty on the coating. You also dont have to pull them to get at your transmission which will save time and money. They also have a coated X-Pipe which has the same waranty as the Headers themselves.