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Old 04-15-2005, 08:39 PM
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Trying to decide on headers, what brand makes the best quality headers? I want to go with ceramic coated unequal length shorties. I was looking at the MAC, BBK, and Ford Racing. The MAC are the cheapest then the bbk and then the ford racing. Which would you guys suggest?
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Old 04-15-2005, 08:44 PM
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Well I went with the BBK's because everyone one this board seems to recommend them. Mac are just as good I think so im not sure why. How come not equal length?
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Old 04-15-2005, 09:00 PM
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Not equal lenght because from what a buddy of mine who is a mechanic told me is that equal lengths will cause me to loose a little low end torque but gain high end hp, also that the trouble it takes to install them and spark plug issues that they cause such as installing and needing angled boots just isn't worth the trouble. He said if i was going to blow it then go with the equal lengths but i am not going to. So I decided the $200 could be spent on something better.
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Old 04-15-2005, 09:09 PM
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I'd say Holley Hooker headers for sure. Edlebrock is good too though
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Old 04-15-2005, 10:20 PM
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go with long tube headers....Mac/bbk...well worth the power gains thru the mid range rpms
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Old 04-15-2005, 10:52 PM
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I have FMS Shorty headers. I like the difference in the car. Next on the list is and x pipe from either BBK, or MAC.
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Old 04-15-2005, 11:44 PM
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I'va just purchased my mac headers equal length and I bought them for $160.00.......now I have to install them[:@]
good luck on yours.
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Old 04-17-2005, 04:14 AM
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No one likes Holley Hookers or Edlebrock? I thought they were the best, maybe that's why girls shouldn't try to fix cars
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