BBK or Mac Headers?

Blue Thunder · 04-23-2005, 11:50 PM

Hey on an 02 GT w/ 5-speed o/r prochamber, and magnaflow catback system should i get BBK or Mac Longtube headers? Which is best for this setup? Will the BBK tubes even work with the Mac prochamber?

dom · 04-24-2005, 07:27 AM

either one will work for you. i would get mac the bbks have a mean dent in them for the steering shaft

spike_africa · 04-24-2005, 04:33 PM

i would get whats cheap

but really if you want nice shinny ones bbks are good, if you want cheaper ones mac is the way to go. performance wise they arent very different.

*03gtmustang* · 04-24-2005, 04:35 PM

Mac here. I havent had any problems and I love the sound.

fallstar · 04-29-2005, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03gtmustang

Mac here. I havent had any problems and I love the sound.

03, I've got to ask, was the cam/valve spring install worth it? how much power did that get you? did you pay a shop to do it? how much did it cost?

underdog225 · 05-03-2005, 04:58 PM

from what i have heard, the mac headers tend to be a pain to reinstall because the flanges are all individual and they may end up warping due to the heat. other than that, cant beat the price and they are a great product!

Joe Friday · 05-03-2005, 05:18 PM

I have the BBK's they do have a dent for teh steering shaft, but it makes no performance diffrence. I went with BBK because I heard from some guys with the MAC's that they scavenge so well they will suck oil out of your engine ?????

Joel's98GT · 05-06-2005, 11:45 PM

imo pony up for a set of kooks, hookers, or another set that you don't have to drop the passenger header to change the clutch. IT SUCKS!

p.s. if you have an auto, i'm sorry this does not apply to you.

*madmatt* · 05-07-2005, 12:09 PM

From what I understand, you are able to change the clutch with the Macs in, but if Im wrong, please let me know because I dont wanna give out bad info. The BBK's for SURE have to come out for the new clutch, but imho, you need to put in a new clutch if you ever put longtubes on, just to save the hassle. Id get the Macs, and the only thing Ive read about the oil problem/major scavenging issue is on the 4v cars. Anyone with 2v experience can pipe in and let us know. I know Dan loves his, and has had no problems.

Joel's98GT · 05-07-2005, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madmatt

From what I understand, you are able to change the clutch with the Macs in, but if Im wrong, please let me know because I dont wanna give out bad info. The BBK's for SURE have to come out for the new clutch, but imho, you need to put in a new clutch if you ever put longtubes on, just to save the hassle. Id get the Macs, and the only thing Ive read about the oil problem/major scavenging issue is on the 4v cars. Anyone with 2v experience can pipe in and let us know. I know Dan loves his, and has had no problems.

What i said above i was specifically talking about mac.

*madmatt* · 05-07-2005, 10:03 PM

Oh man, that sucks. Well I guess that when and IF I ever get longtubes, a clutch will go down as parts to put in at the same time.

Blue02GT · 05-08-2005, 08:19 AM

I just recently installed a set of Jet hot long tubes. They are a cheaper copy of the Hooker's. On the good side you can drop the tranny without dropping the headers. On the bad side there is contact with the steering shaft and they are too tight to clear the floor pan so they rattle. I am going to have to drop them and beat the floor pan in a little to get rid of the constant rattling. I would go with the Mac's if I had to do it again, good price and good power. BBK's are supposed to be good but they won't fit around an automatic and the Mac's will.

*4.6 Love* · 05-11-2005, 08:32 AM

Hookers!

04-23-2005, 11:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Blue Thunder Speed Demon Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 487	BBK or Mac Headers? Hey on an 02 GT w/ 5-speed o/r prochamber, and magnaflow catback system should i get BBK or Mac Longtube headers? Which is best for this setup? Will the BBK tubes even work with the Mac prochamber?

04-24-2005, 07:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
dom whos gonna ban me next? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: baltimore, MD Posts: 1,268	either one will work for you. i would get mac the bbks have a mean dent in them for the steering shaft __________________ 2007 explorer limited procharged 2002gt sold new project: 427w c4 9" fox

04-24-2005, 04:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,402	i would get whats cheap but really if you want nice shinny ones bbks are good, if you want cheaper ones mac is the way to go. performance wise they arent very different. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

04-24-2005, 04:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,245	Mac here. I havent had any problems and I love the sound. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

05-03-2005, 05:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Joe Friday I Carry A Badge Join Date: May 2005 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 128	I have the BBK's they do have a dent for teh steering shaft, but it makes no performance diffrence. I went with BBK because I heard from some guys with the MAC's that they scavenge so well they will suck oil out of your engine ????? __________________ -Adrian -2000 "Black" GT / 8.8 @ 79 / 1.9 60ft

05-03-2005, 04:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
underdog225 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 19	from what i have heard, the mac headers tend to be a pain to reinstall because the flanges are all individual and they may end up warping due to the heat. other than that, cant beat the price and they are a great product!

05-06-2005, 11:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Joel's98GT Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Columbus, ohio Posts: 72	imo pony up for a set of kooks, hookers, or another set that you don't have to drop the passenger header to change the clutch. IT SUCKS! p.s. if you have an auto, i'm sorry this does not apply to you. __________________ Mods list & other info: http://forums.modulardepot.com/flysh...&s=&showid=358 60': 1.747....1/8: 8.49@79.5....1/4: 13.367@101.13

05-07-2005, 12:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,929	From what I understand, you are able to change the clutch with the Macs in, but if Im wrong, please let me know because I dont wanna give out bad info. The BBK's for SURE have to come out for the new clutch, but imho, you need to put in a new clutch if you ever put longtubes on, just to save the hassle. Id get the Macs, and the only thing Ive read about the oil problem/major scavenging issue is on the 4v cars. Anyone with 2v experience can pipe in and let us know. I know Dan loves his, and has had no problems. __________________ RPMPlanets

05-07-2005, 10:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,929	Oh man, that sucks. Well I guess that when and IF I ever get longtubes, a clutch will go down as parts to put in at the same time. __________________ RPMPlanets

05-08-2005, 08:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
Blue02GT Ex Mini Smack King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: St. Louis Posts: 868	I just recently installed a set of Jet hot long tubes. They are a cheaper copy of the Hooker's. On the good side you can drop the tranny without dropping the headers. On the bad side there is contact with the steering shaft and they are too tight to clear the floor pan so they rattle. I am going to have to drop them and beat the floor pan in a little to get rid of the constant rattling. I would go with the Mac's if I had to do it again, good price and good power. BBK's are supposed to be good but they won't fit around an automatic and the Mac's will. __________________ True Blue 2002 GT Premium 4r70W 1/8 8.205@ 84.780 1/4 12.874@ 107.20 Bolt on's n/a NMRA #7703 Dyno'd at Modular Depot 251 hp. 291 Tq. 4.30's, 3500 Stall converter, Steeda upper & Lowers, Tokico drag struts, M & M frame connectors, P & A valve body, C&L plenum, Accufab 75mm TB, Jet Hot Long tubes, Hooker O/R X, Steeda catback,SCT tune,Steeda pullies.

05-11-2005, 08:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
4.6 Love Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mexico Posts: 6,154	Hookers! __________________ Go Cowboys! X pipe and flows

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