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Aug 26, 2008 | 01:53 PM

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BBK vs. MAC, Which system is better?

Hey all,

I you opinion which of these deals is better:

BBK - (will wrap the headers with heat tape/wrap) will have to pay s/h
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...065748468&rd=1

MAC - No tape needed, can p/u locally w/o paying s/h
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=260275955303

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thnaks everyone!

Aug 26, 2008 | 02:13 PM

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I'd look at pacesetters for that price range.

Aug 26, 2008 | 02:16 PM

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Pacesetters All Tha Way!!!!!

Aug 26, 2008 | 02:34 PM

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Macs are a better option of those two.

Aug 26, 2008 | 05:55 PM

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i have macs just get some lt's

Aug 26, 2008 | 05:57 PM

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Long Tubes Only. Those are really MID TUBES.

Aug 26, 2008 | 06:28 PM

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Neither. The MACs can be modified to make good power with some 3" collectors, but you would be better off with a real longtube. I have a quality FLP setup for sale.

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Aug 27, 2008 | 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SHINER

I have MAC Mids on mine, that came with the car.

Im satisified even though its killing my power with my cam. Im not going to mess with the headers untill I can save some money for some kooks.

I would go with MAC for exhaust stuff IMO.

FLP makes a quality header that flows well. What happened to the weld job on the passenger side Y Pipe? How much you asking for that whole system.

I welded that myself and was running out of gas on the welder. It could easily be cleaned up. I'm asking $500 for the whole thing. I have $400 just in the ypipe.

Aug 28, 2008 | 08:25 PM

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Macs are a better option of those two.

Thanks for the tip man, glad to see we are less hostile!

And, I agree, I went with the MAC set-up, I found this guy through a co-worker, and he sold me this set-up brand new (headers & Y-Pipe) for $320 cash...

I think it was a steal considering it retails for $550 + tax & s/h. It was meant to be.

Any suggestions on tips? I am looking at one of the following two options:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...092584130&rd=1

or these...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...258506512&rd=1

I like the duals better, but I like both. Price and compatibility of course play a role in my decision.

Ha,

One more thing...

Should I keep my existing Flowmaster muffler, or should I p/u something like this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...282914473&rd=1

Of course this is going to be an "off-road" set-up w/ no cats and O2 sims, and I dont want this thing to be any louder than it will be, in other words louder than ****.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Aug 28, 2008 | 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PMCSPIDER

Thanks for the tip man, glad to see we are less hostile!

And, I agree, I went with the MAC set-up, I found this guy through a co-worker, and he sold me this set-up brand new (headers & Y-Pipe) for $320 cash...

Good deal on the headers!

Since you are putting on headers you should replace your whole catback system also. You will probably be able to find a good deal on a used one.

Some are louder than others so post up what you find.

This is a quiet catback and one I used to have (had a cutout on it also)

https://ls1tech.com/forums/texas-classifieds/976832-dual-dual-catback-pro-5-0-shifter.html

That is way overpriced tho, I picked up my used dual/dual at MTI for $100 a few years ago...

Aug 28, 2008 | 09:10 PM

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Thanks, I will up-date everyone on which route I took.

Aug 29, 2008 | 02:32 AM

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i had mac headers on two of my fbody daily drivers and i really enjoyed the torque pickup i got from them. i could shift my m6 formula before 1700rpms in every gear without bogging or feeling like the car was struggling along to get up to speedd

Aug 29, 2008 | 03:20 PM

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dude get some american racing headers long tubes then you will never have to mess with it again

Aug 29, 2008 | 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by strokerblackhawk

dude get some american racing headers long tubes then you will never have to mess with it again

Yeah I have heard good and "ehh..they're ok" opinions on that line of headers. But, I already bought the Mac header+ypipe new for dirt cheap. Thanks for the tip though.

Sep 10, 2008 | 07:48 PM

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Got everything installed. Damn this car runs soooo much better! More power, more torque adn definately a much richer and aggressive tune exhaust sound.

The only down-side to the whole swap, is that I see now how much a catalytic converter saves on emissions. Jesus...this thing pumps out smog like crazy! Is this normal?

Sep 10, 2008 | 08:25 PM

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Welcome to the world of Illegal exhaust systems, lol.

Sep 10, 2008 | 09:30 PM

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its normal till you ltftc equals out.. BTW ltftc=long term fuel trim cells

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Originally Posted by PMCSPIDER

You don't know how much of a difference you've picked up when you added the midtubes do yah? That's what I want my long tubes gave me hall hitting the floor board.