I'm gettin closer financially to being able to buy some MAC LTs. For those of you with MACs, what are your thoughts or feelings about them? And what mid pipe are you running? I think im going with MAC/lethal X to go with my maggies. Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.
Guys with MAC LTs, what do you think about'em?
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MAC LT, MAC Offroad Prochamber!
Fitment is great, no rubbing issues here. Mine are starting to rust alittle though.
Fitment is great, no rubbing issues here. Mine are starting to rust alittle though.
How old are they to start to rust ? Does car sit outside ?
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I ran Mac Headers and their Prochamber back when I had my '03. I loved the set up. Fitment was easy and you can't beat the price. Won't have the same comparable quality as Kooks like you mentioned but hard to beat for the price.
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I should be able to fire the car up this weekend and went with MAC LT headers and O/R Prochamber. I went with chrome instead of ceramic because I will told the ceramic coating will fail before the chromed headers. We will see though.
I have Mac cermaic LT's and a Lethal o/r X. I couldn't be happier w the fit w one exception. The EGR tube fitting was way off and took some fighting to get together, but once its on it hasn't been an issue. I had to hold the header back away from the head quite a bit and start the EGR tube nut, then put the header on. When I did that, it tweaked the EGR stand pipe ofer into the tube. Its not an issue w how it works, etc but it was off quite a bit. The coating looks great! As far as long term durability, I cannot say since I just put them on last fall. Its a sunny day only car, too. Considering how much less $$ MAcs are, I personally cannot see spending MUCH more for some of the other brands. People may argue w that, but for me, Mac was my best choice. Oh, and the steeting shaft clearance is great too! No bottom clearance issues, fit nice w clearance where needed etc. I hightly recommend. The Lethal o/r x fit absoultely perfect. Get ready, its an all day job at best, if not more. I am a very experienced mechanic and it took me ALL day. I am very picky and took my time tho. I reused stock gaskets and no issues, no leaks.
Wow thanks for all the input guys, horspla2000, you couldn't have given a better response with your MAC experience. I guess if my car is not a daily driver and it sleeps inside then I shouldn't be worrying about rust. Thank you guys, you guys made it easier for me to make my decision. MAC with lethal o/r X it is. One last question. Does anyone know if the kooks X pipe connects to the MACs?
Thank you Matt.
Just wanted to add OP, it is worth dropping the K member and throwing a tubular K in its place. Being that you will probably have to raise the motor and drop the K anyways this is a no brainer and will make it for an easier install and also make it easier for future access. Many will agree with me here.
I would also consider MAC Prochamber as well, but that is all for the sound you want.
Good luck!
I would also consider MAC Prochamber as well, but that is all for the sound you want.
Good luck!
I have Mac LT's and Prochamber and I like them as well. This is the lowest I've seen the Mac headers go for, pays to shop around -
TF9902 MAC Ceramic Long Tube headers 1 5/8 1999-2004 Cobra, Speed Concepts
TF9902 MAC Ceramic Long Tube headers 1 5/8 1999-2004 Cobra, Speed Concepts
Wow think I may order set with x pipe if I can sell my bassani midlengths . Great find
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Would I gain much over my mid lengths ? They are 1 5/8
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Gains would likely be minimal. Mid-lengths have their advantages as well, like greater ground clearance and easier transmission removal.
That's y I chose bassani but now with 2.8 I think I could use more mite chk into arh I believe
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my car sat outside for a little while under the cover. I wanna say it didn't take long, definatly love them though.
I have had the MAC ceramic LTs since 2005.
The flages were a bit rusty but nothing a wire brush and ceramic paint couldn't fix.
The catted MAC H pipe rusted apart. Now I run the Lethal OR X.
Had the same MF CB since 2004.
The flages were a bit rusty but nothing a wire brush and ceramic paint couldn't fix.
The catted MAC H pipe rusted apart. Now I run the Lethal OR X.
Had the same MF CB since 2004.
Lucky for me, I bought the car with a K-member and A-arms already:rockon:
Wow, those are great prices, makes me wonder though. I'm gonna give them a call, thank you for sharing.
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