Need exhaust help for 347 fox body

jdowell · March 12th, 2008, 11:36 AM

Please help with a recommendation for exhaust, im having some trouble with trying to figure out which exhaust to go with, first the setup i have is a basic, 347 buildup with AFR heads 185's. I had a pair of BBK shorties that were great to take on and off and did pretty well but didnt have as much flow as a long tube, so i bought a real cheap pair of long tubes from summit, after installing they dont fit right and also leak, so my question is, should i buy a pair of Mac long tubes? will they fit right and not block my power steering, or just go back to a shorty? i have no idea, i definatly would like a good sounding system, oh i have a Mac pro chamber laying around i think its a 3". any help would be appreciated.

ThreeHonks302 · March 12th, 2008, 11:38 AM

I have BBK long tubes and I love them... they arent too expensive and the install wasnt too bad. Long tubes are definately worth the extra little bit of hassle

Iwannagofast · March 12th, 2008, 12:52 PM

bbk is the way to go.....make sure you order them with the right collector for you pro chamber

baine21225 · March 12th, 2008, 01:18 PM

bbk lt

jwyche · March 12th, 2008, 02:00 PM

Jdowell,

Everyone has a favorite when it comes to headers. BBK has a good product as do most well-known names. This is a real "get what you pay for" area in my opinion.

Although some people will say never buy MAC, they have worked for me. Since 2002 I have run MAC long-tubes that I had powder coated. They still look new and have never warped, leaked or backed off the bolts. Again, in my opinion, they give you a sound that can't be duplicated by short tubes.

Whatever you buy, get lots of opinions from people who have actually used the product. Then "you pays your money and takes your chances".

Good luck,
Jim

trueblue01 · March 12th, 2008, 02:51 PM

I used a set of Summit long tubes initially and didn't have any issues (I have a manual trans.) I upgraded to a set of 1 3/4 Hooker Super comps and to be honest, I'm less than impressed. They were coated from the factory and have never seen weather but the coating is flaking and they are starting to rust not to mention they were $500. I'm going the custom route this time with KooK's and having them coated by a local shop.

jdowell · March 12th, 2008, 03:26 PM

well i guess what you get for what you spend is true, becuase i spent about 80.00 from Summit and had no trouble installing the left side, but the right side was all screwed up, meaning the tubes were way out. Anyway i didnt know that i could match up a BBK LT header to a Mac Pro chamber? Its the 3" collector. I would like to know if anywone knows if this will work

Iownastang · March 12th, 2008, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by Iwannagofast

bbk is the way to go.....make sure you order them with the right collector for you pro chamber

Only mac headers will work with mac midpipes.

March 12th, 2008, 11:36 AM	#1
jdowell Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Need exhaust help for 347 fox body Please help with a recommendation for exhaust, im having some trouble with trying to figure out which exhaust to go with, first the setup i have is a basic, 347 buildup with AFR heads 185's. I had a pair of BBK shorties that were great to take on and off and did pretty well but didnt have as much flow as a long tube, so i bought a real cheap pair of long tubes from summit, after installing they dont fit right and also leak, so my question is, should i buy a pair of Mac long tubes? will they fit right and not block my power steering, or just go back to a shorty? i have no idea, i definatly would like a good sounding system, oh i have a Mac pro chamber laying around i think its a 3". any help would be appreciated.

March 12th, 2008, 02:00 PM	#5
jwyche Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Collegedale, TN Posts: 70 iTrader: 0 reviews	Jdowell, Everyone has a favorite when it comes to headers. BBK has a good product as do most well-known names. This is a real "get what you pay for" area in my opinion. Although some people will say never buy MAC, they have worked for me. Since 2002 I have run MAC long-tubes that I had powder coated. They still look new and have never warped, leaked or backed off the bolts. Again, in my opinion, they give you a sound that can't be duplicated by short tubes. Whatever you buy, get lots of opinions from people who have actually used the product. Then "you pays your money and takes your chances". Good luck, Jim __________________ 2002 GT, 1992 GT, 2008 Bullitt. Basic Senior Citizen Transportation for a 63 year old guy. See details at http://web.mac.com/jwyche

March 12th, 2008, 02:51 PM	#6
trueblue01 Enthusiast 1989 Mustang LX 10.98@126.7 NA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 698 iTrader: 0 reviews	I used a set of Summit long tubes initially and didn't have any issues (I have a manual trans.) I upgraded to a set of 1 3/4 Hooker Super comps and to be honest, I'm less than impressed. They were coated from the factory and have never seen weather but the coating is flaking and they are starting to rust not to mention they were $500. I'm going the custom route this time with KooK's and having them coated by a local shop. __________________ Never fast enough.

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March 12th, 2008, 11:38 AM	#2
ThreeHonks302 Regular Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 288 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have BBK long tubes and I love them... they arent too expensive and the install wasnt too bad. Long tubes are definately worth the extra little bit of hassle

March 12th, 2008, 01:18 PM	#4
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,349 iTrader: 1 reviews	bbk lt

March 12th, 2008, 03:26 PM	#7
jdowell Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	well i guess what you get for what you spend is true, becuase i spent about 80.00 from Summit and had no trouble installing the left side, but the right side was all screwed up, meaning the tubes were way out. Anyway i didnt know that i could match up a BBK LT header to a Mac Pro chamber? Its the 3" collector. I would like to know if anywone knows if this will work

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