Longtubes: Mac or BBK

RedStangGT · November 8th, 2007, 01:29 AM

hey guys , i want to order sum LT's but cant decide between bbk or mac. i have a 03 gt auto, so which one has better fitment and no other issues? and what do u guys have and any problems?

Black Bullitt · November 8th, 2007, 01:56 AM

MAC has a lot of fitment issues. BBk was one and Chris can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it was with the steering shaft or the dip stick tube. It's easily adjusted though. If you want something better go with SLP, Stainless works, or Bassani.

SWEET2KSTANG · November 8th, 2007, 02:46 AM

my mac's fit just fine. they could do a little better job fitting in a couple spots, but i dont have any complaints.

silvergtstang99 · November 8th, 2007, 02:50 AM

I have a 5 speed so im not sure if there are any big differences...But Here's what I know from the BBK LT's. The dipstick was annoying as hell. I bent it in so many wys to get it back. They are already made to fit the steering column, thats why theres a 'dent' in them, so thats no problem. Great price for a good quality product.

Oh yea, Get them ceramic coated, its worth keeping the heat out and plus they last longer.

Drgnracin72 · November 8th, 2007, 01:51 PM

i wouldnt go with eiterh bbk if you must go with those 2, i have bbk on my car and have had several problems with them, blown 3-4 holes in the collecter, so i wouldnt buy em again, i say go with hookers or kooks

ShapeShifter · November 9th, 2007, 05:19 PM

MAC's here on my auto...no complaints!

gills99stang · November 9th, 2007, 05:27 PM

I've got MAC LT's on mine with no complaints.

00gtblk · November 9th, 2007, 08:24 PM

mac lt and i had nothing but problems.

jivepepper · November 9th, 2007, 11:33 PM

I bought my macs used for 75 over a year ago and so far so good.

MustangMatt96GT · November 9th, 2007, 11:36 PM

I just bought hookers!

RedStangGT · November 10th, 2007, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by gills99stang

I've got MAC LT's on mine with no complaints.

holy sh*t, your car sounds insane. i want LT's NOW, lol.

Novanutcase · November 10th, 2007, 11:26 AM

Bought them but haven't installed them yet! Visually I could say that they could have done better welds to fill the pipe to flange seam but from the research I've done this is the only thing that is really bad about them.

John

the real shocker · November 10th, 2007, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG

my mac's fit just fine. they could do a little better job fitting in a couple spots, but i dont have any complaints.

Originally Posted by ShapeShifter

MAC's here on my auto...no complaints!

Originally Posted by gills99stang

I've got MAC LT's on mine with no complaints.

Originally Posted by jivepepper

I bought my macs used for 75 over a year ago and so far so good.

I agree with all of these statements

mikeinta · November 10th, 2007, 11:49 AM

In the book "Ford Horsepower on the Dyno" Hooker long-tubes are shown on the dyno graphs as giving a 38 HP gain over stock manifolds.

gills99stang · November 11th, 2007, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by RedStangGT

holy sh*t, your car sounds insane. i want LT's NOW, lol.

Thanks dude... I like the sound of mine, but I'm going to switch to MAC mufflers in the spring and get rid of my flowmasters, that will make it sound even better. Right now I've got the MAC LT's, MAC Prochamber, and flowmaster mufflers. You also have to take into effect that my engine is built up, especially with the cams I have, that makes a big sound difference.

Anyone that wants to slightly get a feel for what MAC LT's sound like.. watch the video in my sig.

StangAddiction · November 11th, 2007, 06:51 PM

i've got Mac LTs and they fit fine as well...They sound great even with the stock exhuast. I've got a video if you need a sound sample.

RedStangGT · November 11th, 2007, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by StangAddiction

i've got Mac LTs and they fit fine as well...They sound great even with the stock exhuast. I've got a video if you need a sound sample.

that would b cool, i like to hear different peoples cars wit the Mac LT's just so i can get an idea of what mine would sound like

November 8th, 2007, 01:29 AM	#1
RedStangGT Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 63 iTrader: 0 reviews	Longtubes: Mac or BBK hey guys , i want to order sum LT's but cant decide between bbk or mac. i have a 03 gt auto, so which one has better fitment and no other issues? and what do u guys have and any problems?

November 8th, 2007, 02:46 AM	#3
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	my mac's fit just fine. they could do a little better job fitting in a couple spots, but i dont have any complaints. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

November 8th, 2007, 01:51 PM	#5
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	i wouldnt go with eiterh bbk if you must go with those 2, i have bbk on my car and have had several problems with them, blown 3-4 holes in the collecter, so i wouldnt buy em again, i say go with hookers or kooks __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

November 9th, 2007, 05:27 PM	#7
gills99stang Achieving more N/A power! When this baby hits 88 miles an hour... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 3,154 iTrader: 3 reviews	I've got MAC LT's on mine with no complaints. __________________ Brendan '99 Mustang GT [ 318 rwhp N/A ] - SOLD () '04 F150 XLT SuperCab

November 9th, 2007, 08:24 PM	#8
00gtblk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Jersey Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 reviews	mac lt and i had nothing but problems. __________________ Black 00 GT headers,catback,k&n, short throwshifter so far

November 9th, 2007, 05:19 PM	#6
ShapeShifter Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: RGV, Texas Posts: 1,390 iTrader: 0 reviews	MAC's here on my auto...no complaints!

November 9th, 2007, 11:33 PM	#9
jivepepper I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a sombrero Posts: 5,025 iTrader: 1 reviews	I bought my macs used for 75 over a year ago and so far so good. __________________ 665/541 WHP/WTQ 4.6L SOHC 2V ON 93 OCTANE PUMP GAS. NO METH INJ., NO E85, NO RACE GAS, N2O BABY BOTTLES! TRAP=POWER: 11.01 @135, IN SUMMER HEAT, 1350' TRACK, 315/35/17 DR'S

November 9th, 2007, 11:36 PM	#10
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	I just bought hookers! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

November 10th, 2007, 11:26 AM	#12
Novanutcase Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 1,099 iTrader: 0 reviews	Bought them but haven't installed them yet! Visually I could say that they could have done better welds to fill the pipe to flange seam but from the research I've done this is the only thing that is really bad about them. John

November 10th, 2007, 11:49 AM	#14
mikeinta Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 40 iTrader: 0 reviews	In the book "Ford Horsepower on the Dyno" Hooker long-tubes are shown on the dyno graphs as giving a 38 HP gain over stock manifolds. __________________ Bassani X-pipe K&N CAI FR500 wheels BFG GForce KDs

November 11th, 2007, 06:51 PM	#16
StangAddiction Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 986 iTrader: 0 reviews	i've got Mac LTs and they fit fine as well...They sound great even with the stock exhuast. I've got a video if you need a sound sample.

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