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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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I have a question for you guys I have a auto 07 gt with all the bolt ons and 4:10's I want to install next some comp cams I already have a o/r prochamber and mac boomtubes Just curious from anyone who already installed cams did you guys do headers along with this or did the torque converter, the reason why I'm asking is that will my trans with the stock converter be able to handle the extra power with the things I have done already any sugestions I would appreciate it thanks.
Old Oct 16, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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Get the LT headers.

Your transmission will hold up fine to that amount of power. You are probably looking at around 330rwhp with those mods (assuming "all the bolt ons" is CAI/Tune, UDPs, CMDPs).

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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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I vote for LT's too
Old Oct 16, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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Yeah thats all I have for now, so would the converter then would be a must if I went with a supercharger then I guess?
Old Oct 16, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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Now for headers I'm better going with mac's since everything else is from mac or is there a better brand. I'm not looking to really go crazy on a set of headers I've heard mac's on other mustangs with full mac exhaust and I like the sound I just wonder if anyone knows of a good set of headers with the same price range as mac.
Old Oct 17, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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Can anybody let me know Which ones are good between the mac and bbk I'm not looking to spend alot if anyone can let me know I would appreciate it thank you.
Old Oct 17, 2010 | 12:34 PM
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You don't need to wait for SC for the trq converter, you can add that after headers it will really wake up the power transfer. As for Mac v BBK its like trying to decide between puke and diarrhea.
Old Oct 17, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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Thats a great way to think of a comparison have to love these opinions on these forums.
Old Oct 17, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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Longtubes dude. Stock converter is a dual disk and is fine. It's when you get to 500 hp that the stock converter is suspect.

I am bolting on a m90 and was told by JDM to keep the stock converter.
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