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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 07:08 PM
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so decided to get headers, either going to go with mac or bbk long tubes. i noticed thier design is quite different, wondering which one would have better gains. leaning towards the mac's.

mac - $340


bbk - $390
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 07:26 PM
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Hmmmm, I kinda like em both the same. I'd prolly go wih MAC, since I have the MAC H pipe.
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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never had a problem with my macs and great power gains but im sure the "ceramic coated" bbk headers would be better for the price...
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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mac is the cheapest for a reason.

I don't think at that price the BBKs are ceramic coated.

Old Jun 7, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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MAC headers dont bolt up very well. You need to drill them out to get them to fit properly. The install is gonna be a PITA as it is. Dont make it any worse. The BBK`s bolt right up without having to make any modifications to the headers. Get the ceramic coated BBK`s.
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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ORIGINAL: sprostang

MAC headers dont bolt up very well. You need to drill them out to get them to fit properly. The install is gonna be a PITA as it is. Dont make it any worse. The BBK`s bolt right up without having to make any modifications to the headers. Get the ceramic coated BBK`s.
What he said...I just installed the BBK ceramic fit and sound great. I payed $499 BrothersPerformance.com

Get ceramic, you dont want to do this again!!!
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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heres the ceramic ones. under $500 not including the midpipe


what is the difference between ceramic and non ceramic?

Old Jun 7, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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thats the setup I got
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 09:38 PM
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thats what im going with also, but i heard their midpipe is crap?? anyone?
Old Jun 7, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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As for piping less bends and turns = better. Makes it flow much better. But as to mac vs bbk lth i wouldnt touch macs. Too many bad stories.



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