Well, I was going to buy a Magnaflow catted X-pipe on summitt..but since it was truck freight, the final total came to over $600. For that much...i'll go LT's.
So, here are my requirements. Much be ceramic coated (trying to cut down on underhood head) and must be able to be paired up with a catted mid-pipe....and would prefer to be used with GT-40P's.
Seems like the most common setup are the BBK or MAC setups. I have $300 in summit gift cards to blow, so that eliminates MAC as they don't sell them.
SO, how are the BBK's for quality? I've read up on the ball-and-socket connection being a restriction, but i can prob open it up a bit. How is the fit? I know the install is a PITA, what have you guys had to do to get these in? Do they interfere with steering and how is ground clearance?
Also, which should i get? 1 5/8 I assume unless i'm pushing serious HP?? Will 1 5/8" support an eventual 400-450HP if i add a blower later? I don't want to get 1 3/4" now because these will be installed with my E7's for now and GT-40P's later.
I was all set on my FMS ceramic shorties and Magnaflow catted mid-pipe setup until i figured out the final cost would pretty much be what I would spend on a BBK LT + mid pipe setup. But am I gonna hate the fit and finish??
So, here are my requirements. Much be ceramic coated (trying to cut down on underhood head) and must be able to be paired up with a catted mid-pipe....and would prefer to be used with GT-40P's.
Seems like the most common setup are the BBK or MAC setups. I have $300 in summit gift cards to blow, so that eliminates MAC as they don't sell them.
SO, how are the BBK's for quality? I've read up on the ball-and-socket connection being a restriction, but i can prob open it up a bit. How is the fit? I know the install is a PITA, what have you guys had to do to get these in? Do they interfere with steering and how is ground clearance?
Also, which should i get? 1 5/8 I assume unless i'm pushing serious HP?? Will 1 5/8" support an eventual 400-450HP if i add a blower later? I don't want to get 1 3/4" now because these will be installed with my E7's for now and GT-40P's later.
I was all set on my FMS ceramic shorties and Magnaflow catted mid-pipe setup until i figured out the final cost would pretty much be what I would spend on a BBK LT + mid pipe setup. But am I gonna hate the fit and finish??