h-pipes for stock headers and MAC catback

homeroV8 · 01-26-2002, 07:50 AM

What O/R h-pipe do you think is best in terms of fit, durability and, of course, sound? The headers for now are stock, as are the cats, except the cat-back, which is MAC 2 1/2; I think the sound is terrific, but I want it meaner...and faster. I heard bad things about MACs (even though I have no complaints about my catback) and good things about BBK.
Thanks in advance
Just love my V8!!

stanger8172 · 01-26-2002, 09:02 AM

Don't get a Flowtech h-pipe, in my opinion. It was a bear mating it to the BBK equal lengths. I even had to saw off the bars that hook up to the crossmember. It gives it a great sound but it wasn't pretty installing it.

srv1 · 01-26-2002, 12:16 PM

do not put headers on your stock mustang, you will lose bottom end torque majorly!! that is with the shorty headers. the long drops are the ones to go with, but they are a PIA to do. Mac headers a sh*t in my opinion! go with Bassani or BBK or FMPP.

Mustang_289 · 01-27-2002, 07:38 AM

A Bassani setup is top gun in my opinion - it also carries a stiffer price. If you've got the money can't go wrong with Bassani! We needed to be a little cost conscious side so we went with a complete MAC system, long-tubes, h-pipe, and cat-back. The long-tubes were a bear to install (all long-tubes are), fit of the MAC system is real nice, bolts together nicely, tucks to the car nicely, and the sound is deep and mean when you step into it.

drudis · 01-28-2002, 03:05 PM

I used the BBK EL shorties and offroad h-pipe.
Made 237rwhp on a stock motor with nothing more than and intake and exhaust!

p.s. I _just_ sold these (yesterday)

01-26-2002, 07:50 AM	#1
homeroV8 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 37	h-pipes for stock headers and MAC catback What O/R h-pipe do you think is best in terms of fit, durability and, of course, sound? The headers for now are stock, as are the cats, except the cat-back, which is MAC 2 1/2; I think the sound is terrific, but I want it meaner...and faster. I heard bad things about MACs (even though I have no complaints about my catback) and good things about BBK. Thanks in advance Just love my V8!! __________________ black 95 GT, 5 speed, MAC catback, BBK o/r h-pipe, FMS 3:73, GT40P mildly ported and polished heads, MAC p-headers, roller rockers, mildly ported and polished cobra intake, XE270 comp cam, 65mm Tb, 77mm Pro-M.

01-26-2002, 09:02 AM	#2
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	Don't get a Flowtech h-pipe, in my opinion. It was a bear mating it to the BBK equal lengths. I even had to saw off the bars that hook up to the crossmember. It gives it a great sound but it wasn't pretty installing it. __________________ '91 LX convertible , T-5, Centerforce Dual Friction, MSD Blaster Coil, FR 9MM wires, 13* timing, 1.6rr, ported/polished/milled stock heads, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, March Performance Pulleys, K&N panel, 1"spacer, BBK shorties, 2 1/2" off road H, Summit 2 1/2" catback

01-26-2002, 12:16 PM	#3
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	Headers? do not put headers on your stock mustang, you will lose bottom end torque majorly!! that is with the shorty headers. the long drops are the ones to go with, but they are a PIA to do. Mac headers a sh*t in my opinion! go with Bassani or BBK or FMPP. __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

01-28-2002, 03:05 PM	#5
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I used the BBK EL shorties and offroad h-pipe. Made 237rwhp on a stock motor with nothing more than and intake and exhaust! p.s. I _just_ sold these (yesterday) __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

01-27-2002, 07:38 AM	#4
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	A Bassani setup is top gun in my opinion - it also carries a stiffer price. If you've got the money can't go wrong with Bassani! We needed to be a little cost conscious side so we went with a complete MAC system, long-tubes, h-pipe, and cat-back. The long-tubes were a bear to install (all long-tubes are), fit of the MAC system is real nice, bolts together nicely, tucks to the car nicely, and the sound is deep and mean when you step into it.