Mac headers??
03-11-2007, 06:21 PM
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Mac headers?? I'am thinking a about putting mac headers on my 2001 SS Camaro I was just wanting some opinions on the product before I bought them! Thanks!!
03-12-2007, 06:11 AM
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You'll probably have better luck posting this in the External Engine section.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine-6/
Being that this the multimedia section it will most likely be moved there by a Mod anyhow.
Long-tubes are the way to go, unless every little bit of ground clearance is a must have.
Also, check out http://www.ls1sounds.com/ if you haven't been there yet.
That will give you a better idea of what it may sound like, if sound is also a major factor that is.
Good luck
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine-6/
Being that this the multimedia section it will most likely be moved there by a Mod anyhow.
Long-tubes are the way to go, unless every little bit of ground clearance is a must have.
Also, check out http://www.ls1sounds.com/ if you haven't been there yet.
That will give you a better idea of what it may sound like, if sound is also a major factor that is.
Good luck
03-12-2007, 10:45 AM
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Do longtubes unless you're getting the macs super cheap, I made the switch from macs to pacesetters and won't ever look back. The sound improvement alone was worth the swap, let alone the midrange tq I gained....and I actually have better ground clearance now than I did with the macs/ory. The mac ory hung crazy low on the driver's side.
03-12-2007, 10:20 PM
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I would have to agree..LT's are best....power + the sound is great...unless u are going to lower more then 1 1/2" or so..I have Edelbrocks and lowered with Eibach Pro-Kit....wouldn't want to go any lower... 
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If you are on a budget go to Texas-speed (one of our sponsors) and get the Coated pacesetters long tube headers. If moneys no object I would get Kooks headers.
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Originally Posted by jmm98LS1
Do longtubes unless you're getting the macs super cheap, I made the switch from macs to pacesetters and won't ever look back. The sound improvement alone was worth the swap, let alone the midrange tq I gained....and I actually have better ground clearance now than I did with the macs/ory. The mac ory hung crazy low on the driver's side.
I still run the macs and like them. If I were to buy now i'd probably get LT's unless I got a super cheap set of macs.
03-15-2007, 09:26 AM
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Thanks for all of your reply's I've decided to go with pacesetter's with Texas speed Y-pipes and a flowmaster cat back! your reply's helped me alot thanks again!
03-15-2007, 09:30 AM
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The Macs are not a bad header. My full-weight plain-jane '98 Z28 went 12.52s with just a LS6 intake, Macs, 4.10s, lid, and cutout.
They'll make the same PEAK rwhp that a long tube will, but will give up a few ftlbs in midrange.
For the money, they're not a bad 1.75" header.
Ben T.
They'll make the same PEAK rwhp that a long tube will, but will give up a few ftlbs in midrange.
For the money, they're not a bad 1.75" header.
Ben T.
03-15-2007, 09:57 AM
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Thanks for all of your reply's I've decided to go with pacesetter's with Texas speed Y-pipes and a flowmaster cat back! your reply's helped me alot thanks again!
Bad choice on the flowmaster catback.......sound nice but very restrictive
03-15-2007, 10:55 AM
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i gained .2's off my et and 2 mph at the track last night. install was a bitch and havent hit the dyno yet, and probly wont untill i get the cam and converter in
03-15-2007, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jmm98LS1
Do longtubes unless you're getting the macs super cheap, I made the switch from macs to pacesetters and won't ever look back. The sound improvement alone was worth the swap, let alone the midrange tq I gained....and I actually have better ground clearance now than I did with the macs/ory. The mac ory hung crazy low on the driver's side.
