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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 08:54 PM
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What kind of HP gains can I expect from MAC headers and an ORP on a 98 Z28 6-speed? Is there a problem with buying used headers? A friend will give the headers and y pipe to me for $350.
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<small>[ April 20, 2003, 08:56 PM: Message edited by: RT98Z ]</small>
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 10:45 PM
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You can realistically expect about 15rwhp. I do recommend porting the primaries and having a Flowmaster collector welded in to maximize the gains.

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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 01:52 PM
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these days hookers can be had for a low price.
New macs are only $450 so $350 still seems high.

Macs also have a bad rasp!
See if that price an come down
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 02:01 PM
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Customers i have dynoed after install have ranged from 15-20 rwhp
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 05:44 AM
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you can buy the MAC's off of Thunder Racing for $350 for the headers without the ypipe.
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