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Old Dec 4, 2002 | 07:41 PM
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Got a guy that wants to sell me his Mac LT headers and Y pipe for $500. Is this a good deal or should I spend more for another brand? Thanks ahead of time.
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Old Dec 4, 2002 | 07:59 PM
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FYI, the Mac headers are a mid-length design, not a longtube. Second, you can buy the Mac headers with an off-road pipe for around $550. Add $200 for the hi-flow cats. Mac's "hi-flow" cats actually flow less than the stock cats on your car. If he's selling you a Mac setup with ORP, then $500 is too expensive IMO. If it's with the cats in the y-pipe, then it's a decent price.

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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 04:05 AM
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What Trevor said. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 05:02 AM
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I got mine from Speed Inc. brand new for $479 a while back. Had them Jet Hot coated for about $200 more. I agree with what the others said $500 is too much for a set used.

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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 05:53 PM
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yes,mac headers are worth it. when i added my macs i went from 12.8's to 12.4's.you may not gain 3.1/2tenths like i did but you will gain. goodluck to ya.
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