What headers to get?
02-23-2009, 07:50 PM
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What headers to get? hey there i was just wondering whats a good type of header to put on my 99 ss camaro the car is moreless stock other than a lid and a cat back exhaust.. i was looking towards mac mid length only cuz of the price... not too sure about long tubes only cuz of the clearence issues..and adive would be great thanks
02-23-2009, 08:51 PM
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What's yer location?!?
That will help determine if you can even go to LT's, or even the mid's like the Mac.
Opinions on headers are going to be like 'Pepsi', 'Coke', 'Mountain Dew', ..., Everyone has a different opinion. There is no 'Best Choice'. There are many choices. Way too many, ..., & cost will help determine how far ya go too.
Most people will say don't waste yer time with the Mac's & go striaght to the Long Tubes. But the Mac's will make power also.
Another question would be, what is your intention? Daily driver? Weekend racer? Driven only to the grocery store & back on the second Tuesday of the month?
That will help determine if you can even go to LT's, or even the mid's like the Mac.
Opinions on headers are going to be like 'Pepsi', 'Coke', 'Mountain Dew', ..., Everyone has a different opinion. There is no 'Best Choice'. There are many choices. Way too many, ..., & cost will help determine how far ya go too.
Most people will say don't waste yer time with the Mac's & go striaght to the Long Tubes. But the Mac's will make power also.
Another question would be, what is your intention? Daily driver? Weekend racer? Driven only to the grocery store & back on the second Tuesday of the month?
02-23-2009, 08:53 PM
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Well it depends what you're looking for...
Honestly I didn't even know they still made the MAC mid-length's for our cars. They were big back in the day when LT choices were grim, poor fitting and hung very low. Now with the REALLY nice LT choices we have there really is no reason to bother with a mid-length. Do a search on here, if you want top-notch you'll see that American Racing Headers is where it's at. The fit & finish on them is above and beyond the others, you get what you pay for with this stuff, do it right the first time.
Yes, there are much cheaper options out there, but they are exactly that...a much cheaper made unit that has nowhere near the same quality.
Honestly I didn't even know they still made the MAC mid-length's for our cars. They were big back in the day when LT choices were grim, poor fitting and hung very low. Now with the REALLY nice LT choices we have there really is no reason to bother with a mid-length. Do a search on here, if you want top-notch you'll see that American Racing Headers is where it's at. The fit & finish on them is above and beyond the others, you get what you pay for with this stuff, do it right the first time.
Yes, there are much cheaper options out there, but they are exactly that...a much cheaper made unit that has nowhere near the same quality.
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02-23-2009, 11:41 PM
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02-24-2009, 01:31 AM
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I have PaceSetter "Armor Coated" long tubes from Texas Speed. They fit perfectly. I paid $360 + shipping. Still under $400 to my door. No clearance issuses, and they still look brand new. Installed Late march '07. I would suggest buying some 18" long O2 extensions. my 24" ones are too long and the wires that come with the headers are BS. Jack your car up high enough and they slide in with NO clearance issues! Oh, and if you go with any LT headers, you'll have to either get a Y-pipe or have an exhaust shop mate them to your exhaust. Not sure about the mid length ones.
02-24-2009, 07:13 PM
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thanks for all the adivce guys.. its sure is pointing my in the right direction i only drive the car mostly in the summer since i live in alberta the winters are a little too much haha i was just a little worried about the LT's since i have a prokit that i still have to install i didnt want any issues later with clearence thanks again for all the help
02-24-2009, 08:34 PM
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I had macs and made power like in my sig but im looking for 450hp so i sold them and am going to buy texas speed LTs 1 7/8x3in for 479.99.....everyone told me that i would need them to make more hp like i wanted for the 450hp range on na
