MAC H-pipe for my stang? Please read, need help fast. thanks

97GTSTANG · 05-31-2000, 03:23 PM

Hello everyone, i am trying to buy MAC H-pipe w/cats for my 97GT, but it seems like no one has them in stock. i called MAC factory, the midwest stores and MustangUnlimited. any other suggestions, if not i was thinking of the BBK's w/cats. What do u all think, please give some input.
Willing to spend under $400 for the H-pipe with cats.

T-Bone · 05-31-2000, 04:53 PM

I've learned with MAC that, the minute you decide you want one of their products, you call them to see when they will be manufacturing them. They make everything in lots, and the number they make depends on how many orders they have for them. They make like 4000 different parts.
My H-pipe was backordered with them for about 6 weeks. I called Mustangs Unlimited first and they didn't have it.
I called MAC to check the status after that 6 weeks, and they said it would be a couple more weeks.
Soooo, I decided to call Mustangs Unlimited again. Just so happened they had one in stock at their store in Georgia.????
Strange,huh? They didn't have one 6 weeks ago, but they have it now? And MAC hadn't made any in that whole 6 weeks? Sounded strange to me, but I bought it and canceled my direct order through MAC. I got it cheaper too.
Sorry, had to share my experience with getting my hands on my MAC stuff.
The point is, don't expect someone to have what you want in stock. Expect it to be backordered. Don't settle for less quality at a higher price just because you can't stand WAITING to blow that money thats burning a hole in your pocket. You will be sorry in the end.
Get the product you WANT, even if it means WAITING a little bit longer. And try not to spend that money elsewhere in the meantime.
Just a bit of advice.

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'96 GT
5-speed,K&N air filter,Roush Cold Air kit,80mm MAF,Mac Cat-Back,Mac Pro Chamber H-Pipe, FMS 3.73's, FMS 70mm TB, Steeda Tri-ax, March U/D pulleys

T-Bone's '96 GT

97GTSTANG · 05-31-2000, 05:06 PM

Thanks T-Bone. well what do u think about the BBK's. they are $50dollars more. are they better, or worse

T-Bone · 05-31-2000, 08:40 PM

97GTSTANG, I have never had any experience with the BBK's to base any personal opinions on them. 5.0 Magazine did a comparison of X-pipes, and the MAC Pro-Chamber H-pipe came out the winner in HP and tied 2nd in torque. This comparison was done with catless pipes. Next in HP was the Hedman Hedders X-Treme exhaust eqaulizer, BBK Perfomance CNC-Premium Series X-pipe, Bassani X-pipes Crossover pipe, and Dr. Gas! Synchronizing Crossover pipe.
In torque; Bassani, MAC and Hedman, BBK, then Dr. Gas!.
As far as installation, the MAC was a cinch. Are you doing the install yourself? I don't know how the BBK is to install, either.
I'm sure the BBK's aren't bad pipes. I chose the Pro-Chamber, partly because it looks like it has one big cat in the middle. There aren't any emissions tests around here for now, but who knows?
Some more people with more personal experience need to give their opinions.
Anybody???

97GTSTANG · 05-31-2000, 10:07 PM

Thanks again for the response, T-Bone. Someone else is doing the install, and do u know how much the bassani, or hedmans are,and the best place to buy them for a good price. I want the pipes to have cats because i want to keep it legal.
Thanks again for your input

T-Bone · 05-31-2000, 10:19 PM

Bassani- $439.95 @ Mustangs Unlimited
They have the Hedman's, but only up to '95's. That test was done on a 5.0, so maybe Hedman doesn't make one for the 4.6.

Dino · 06-01-2000, 05:40 AM

I ordered my MAC cat H-pipe from J&P Performance in Ontario, Canada. You might want to check them out. Their phone # is 416-751-9766 or you can check them out on the net at http://www.jandpperformance.com . I think they are in the process of updating there site so it would probably be best to call them. Hope this helps.

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96 GT, 4.6L, 5 spd, MAC cat H-pipe, resonators for mufflers, 3.55's, air silencer removed

86 GT Convertible, 5.0L, 5 spd.
1986 Mustang GT Convertible ***2 pics of the stang and one of me***

97GTSTANG · 06-01-2000, 09:00 AM

Thanks for the help T-Bone, and thanks Dino, i will check out that site. If there are any more suggestions anyone please help.

97GTSTANG · 06-01-2000, 08:59 PM

Well the MAC h-pipes w/cats are nowhere to be found, i even called stores in canada, and they are out of stock, is it that the MACS are that good, or they just dont make enough? Well now i am planning to get the bassani, is there any place i get get them for less than $400. and anyone have any experience with them vs the MAC's please let me know.

I will be installing FMS shorty headers also.

blue96GT · 06-03-2000, 11:51 PM

just read a thread on stangnet where a guy got the bassani x for 375 from The Racing Zone. Go check that out i think he left thier number.

05-31-2000, 03:23 PM	#1
97GTSTANG Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Mclean, VA, United States Posts: 24	MAC H-pipe for my stang? Please read, need help fast. thanks Hello everyone, i am trying to buy MAC H-pipe w/cats for my 97GT, but it seems like no one has them in stock. i called MAC factory, the midwest stores and MustangUnlimited. any other suggestions, if not i was thinking of the BBK's w/cats. What do u all think, please give some input. Willing to spend under $400 for the H-pipe with cats.

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05-31-2000, 04:53 PM	#2
T-Bone Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Minot AFB, ND Posts: 138	I've learned with MAC that, the minute you decide you want one of their products, you call them to see when they will be manufacturing them. They make everything in lots, and the number they make depends on how many orders they have for them. They make like 4000 different parts. My H-pipe was backordered with them for about 6 weeks. I called Mustangs Unlimited first and they didn't have it. I called MAC to check the status after that 6 weeks, and they said it would be a couple more weeks. Soooo, I decided to call Mustangs Unlimited again. Just so happened they had one in stock at their store in Georgia.???? Strange,huh? They didn't have one 6 weeks ago, but they have it now? And MAC hadn't made any in that whole 6 weeks? Sounded strange to me, but I bought it and canceled my direct order through MAC. I got it cheaper too. Sorry, had to share my experience with getting my hands on my MAC stuff. The point is, don't expect someone to have what you want in stock. Expect it to be backordered. Don't settle for less quality at a higher price just because you can't stand WAITING to blow that money thats burning a hole in your pocket. You will be sorry in the end. Get the product you WANT, even if it means WAITING a little bit longer. And try not to spend that money elsewhere in the meantime. Just a bit of advice. ------------------ '96 GT 5-speed,K&N air filter,Roush Cold Air kit,80mm MAF,Mac Cat-Back,Mac Pro Chamber H-Pipe, FMS 3.73's, FMS 70mm TB, Steeda Tri-ax, March U/D pulleys T-Bone's '96 GT

05-31-2000, 05:06 PM	#3
97GTSTANG Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Mclean, VA, United States Posts: 24	Thanks T-Bone. well what do u think about the BBK's. they are $50dollars more. are they better, or worse

05-31-2000, 08:40 PM	#4
T-Bone Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Minot AFB, ND Posts: 138	97GTSTANG, I have never had any experience with the BBK's to base any personal opinions on them. 5.0 Magazine did a comparison of X-pipes, and the MAC Pro-Chamber H-pipe came out the winner in HP and tied 2nd in torque. This comparison was done with catless pipes. Next in HP was the Hedman Hedders X-Treme exhaust eqaulizer, BBK Perfomance CNC-Premium Series X-pipe, Bassani X-pipes Crossover pipe, and Dr. Gas! Synchronizing Crossover pipe. In torque; Bassani, MAC and Hedman, BBK, then Dr. Gas!. As far as installation, the MAC was a cinch. Are you doing the install yourself? I don't know how the BBK is to install, either. I'm sure the BBK's aren't bad pipes. I chose the Pro-Chamber, partly because it looks like it has one big cat in the middle. There aren't any emissions tests around here for now, but who knows? Some more people with more personal experience need to give their opinions. Anybody???

05-31-2000, 10:07 PM	#5
97GTSTANG Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Mclean, VA, United States Posts: 24	Thanks again for the response, T-Bone. Someone else is doing the install, and do u know how much the bassani, or hedmans are,and the best place to buy them for a good price. I want the pipes to have cats because i want to keep it legal. Thanks again for your input

05-31-2000, 10:19 PM	#6
T-Bone Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Minot AFB, ND Posts: 138	Bassani- $439.95 @ Mustangs Unlimited They have the Hedman's, but only up to '95's. That test was done on a 5.0, so maybe Hedman doesn't make one for the 4.6.

06-01-2000, 05:40 AM	#7
Dino Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 74	I ordered my MAC cat H-pipe from J&P Performance in Ontario, Canada. You might want to check them out. Their phone # is 416-751-9766 or you can check them out on the net at http://www.jandpperformance.com . I think they are in the process of updating there site so it would probably be best to call them. Hope this helps. ------------------ 96 GT, 4.6L, 5 spd, MAC cat H-pipe, resonators for mufflers, 3.55's, air silencer removed 86 GT Convertible, 5.0L, 5 spd. 1986 Mustang GT Convertible *2 pics of the stang and one of me*

06-01-2000, 09:00 AM	#8
97GTSTANG Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Mclean, VA, United States Posts: 24	Thanks for the help T-Bone, and thanks Dino, i will check out that site. If there are any more suggestions anyone please help.

06-01-2000, 08:59 PM	#9
97GTSTANG Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Mclean, VA, United States Posts: 24	Well the MAC h-pipes w/cats are nowhere to be found, i even called stores in canada, and they are out of stock, is it that the MACS are that good, or they just dont make enough? Well now i am planning to get the bassani, is there any place i get get them for less than $400. and anyone have any experience with them vs the MAC's please let me know. I will be installing FMS shorty headers also.

06-03-2000, 11:51 PM	#10
blue96GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: huntsville, AL Posts: 3	just read a thread on stangnet where a guy got the bassani x for 375 from The Racing Zone. Go check that out i think he left thier number.