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Old May 11, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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I was thinking of getting mac long tubes and was wondering what everyone thinks of them and should i get something else what and what about a catback i was wanting go with mac long tube,mac pro chamber h-pipe and there cat back and any help would be great thanks
Old May 11, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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I would stay away from MAC headers. You need to do some drilling to get them to fit properly. (PITA) BBK seem to be pretty good. Get the ceramic coated. The prochamber is a good choice. As for a catback, listen to some sound clips before you decide on which one you want to get. Good luck.
Old May 11, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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i've had mac LT's for years. no problems. but if i ever replace my headers, i'll go with a nicer brand.
Old May 11, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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get the bbk long tubes. I love them, the only problem with long tubes, (all long tubes) is labor on some parts may be more, such as a clutch because the headers are in the way.
Old May 11, 2006 | 10:51 PM
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why would u good with a nicer brand
Old May 11, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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why would u good with a nicer brand
Because of fitment issues... Mac has been known to need some work to make it fit perfectly to the exhaust ports since it does not have a single piece flange... Whereas bbk, a little more expensive, or even slp, even more expensive then bbk, have one piece flanges and the fit and finish is better than the MAC.
Old May 11, 2006 | 11:14 PM
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oh ok know what u mean thanks
Old May 12, 2006 | 12:37 AM
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Yea BBKs are very nice quality, shiny, and give a great sound and gain.

Overall, very good brand. Perfect fitment too.

If you want to go with an H-pipe, Prochamber is a good choice.

And for the catback, it depends on what kind of sound you want. Either way, whatever kind of sound you want, SLP makes it. I think the Loudmouth's either the 1 or 2, depending on that sound you want, are the best on the market.
Old May 12, 2006 | 12:47 AM
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Definantly go with the BBK LT's. You will definantly want to get them ceramic coated. I found the MAC LT's ceramic coated for only like $30 cheaper than the BBK LT'S ceramic coated. I got the BBK LT's and they fit perfect. I had no issues when it came to fitting them in and aligning them perfectly. And yes, they sound great w/ an o/r h-pipe.


^^^ You know you want some of those
Old May 12, 2006 | 04:33 AM
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You have a sound clip? I bet that sounds really nice.



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