Which headers to buy

Mustvid · 02-14-2002, 01:59 AM

I want to replace my stock headers. I'm considering Ford Motor Sport headers. Are these better or equal to BBK, MAC? Any recommendations? Used or new?

02-14-2002, 04:22 AM

buy new first of all..

Dont know anything about the ford motorsport headers off-hand but I do have experience with Mac exhaust.On my present car,I have Mac 1 5/8 long tubes,next time I change exhaust on a mustang,I will choose BBK,which in my opinion is alot better quality than Mac provides.

faststang90 · 02-14-2002, 08:16 AM

my dad had some fms headers on his 93 corba the fit good and the welds look great but they where like $300 for shorties if but they may have went down now but the bbks r good to. i had some macs and they where junk had to pry the tubes into spot and heat with a torch to get them to fit

whiterod · 02-14-2002, 09:47 AM

i have bbk's and they are great, i have just the nickel finish and after about 6 years they still look new. I wish i would have gotten the ceramic finish, but when i get my longtubes i will get them ceramic coated.

Hozer 88GTConv · 02-14-2002, 02:33 PM

I have full MAC 1 5/8 equal shorties, off-road h-pipe and flowpaths. They sound great, but they were a real pain to mount to my cylinder heads. I had to loosen the motor mounts and really muscle them into position. But, that might be the case with many headers, just my experience...

fiveohpatrol · 02-14-2002, 04:08 PM

I've noticed that the MAC's rust fairly soon after the install.

I have the BBK unequal shorties, they installed easily and have VERY little rust and I've had them on for over 3 years.

I'd highly suggest them,

kevknotch88 · 02-14-2002, 09:52 PM

BBK headers, but MAC the rest of the way back for me. I definately like bbk headers better than mac.

1BAD89 · 02-15-2002, 12:34 AM

I have some BBK Shorty Equal lengths(Jet-hot coated) in really good condition for sale, I'll ship em to your door for $205.

jonnyk · 02-15-2002, 10:15 AM

I would put FRPP headers in the same boat as BBK for quality (good, in other words). MAC's can warp and generally rust faster than other brands...I'd personally stay away from them.

02-14-2002, 01:59 AM	#1
Mustvid Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 41	Which headers to buy I want to replace my stock headers. I'm considering Ford Motor Sport headers. Are these better or equal to BBK, MAC? Any recommendations? Used or new?

02-14-2002, 09:47 AM	#4
whiterod Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: zachary, la Posts: 73	i have bbk's and they are great, i have just the nickel finish and after about 6 years they still look new. I wish i would have gotten the ceramic finish, but when i get my longtubes i will get them ceramic coated. __________________ GT-40X(58cc)heads, cobra upper&lower, FMS 65mm TB, 75mm Bullet, 24# injectors, 190 lph fuel pump, moroso cold air intake, BBK 1 5/8 equal length headers, flowmaster cat back, 1.7 cobra rockers, crane 2031, T5Z gear box, centerforce dual friction, mcleod bullet proof bellhousing, 3.55 gears, hurst billet shifter with over 193,000 miles. thanks to all who contributed

02-14-2002, 02:33 PM	#5
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	headers... I have full MAC 1 5/8 equal shorties, off-road h-pipe and flowpaths. They sound great, but they were a real pain to mount to my cylinder heads. I had to loosen the motor mounts and really muscle them into position. But, that might be the case with many headers, just my experience... __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy

02-14-2002, 04:08 PM	#6
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	I've noticed that the MAC's rust fairly soon after the install. I have the BBK unequal shorties, they installed easily and have VERY little rust and I've had them on for over 3 years. I'd highly suggest them, __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

02-14-2002, 09:52 PM	#7
kevknotch88 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Athens, WV Posts: 29	BBK headers, but MAC the rest of the way back for me. I definately like bbk headers better than mac. __________________ kevknotch88 1988 Coupe 135k BBK uneq, X-Pipe, mac 2.5, pullies, southsides, alum d/s, 3:08's, Tremec, TFS Stage 1 cam, 65 TB, Mass Air, Gt-40 U&L = 13.645 @ 104.61

02-14-2002, 04:22 AM	#2
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	buy new first of all.. Dont know anything about the ford motorsport headers off-hand but I do have experience with Mac exhaust.On my present car,I have Mac 1 5/8 long tubes,next time I change exhaust on a mustang,I will choose BBK,which in my opinion is alot better quality than Mac provides.

02-14-2002, 08:16 AM	#3
faststang90 Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: baytown,tx,us Posts: 128	my dad had some fms headers on his 93 corba the fit good and the welds look great but they where like $300 for shorties if but they may have went down now but the bbks r good to. i had some macs and they where junk had to pry the tubes into spot and heat with a torch to get them to fit

02-15-2002, 12:34 AM	#8
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	I have some BBK Shorty Equal lengths(Jet-hot coated) in really good condition for sale, I'll ship em to your door for $205.

02-15-2002, 10:15 AM	#9
jonnyk Being stroked is great Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	I would put FRPP headers in the same boat as BBK for quality (good, in other words). MAC's can warp and generally rust faster than other brands...I'd personally stay away from them. __________________ Novi 2000 now spinning off the snout of the 331... Mods Pics

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