MAC cat back system any good??

Chevyguy · 04-12-2001, 10:31 AM

I just got in my year one next generation catalog and was drooling over all the cool stuff. I noticed the MAC 2.5" cat back system with chrome tailpipes for $265, the flowmaster american thunder with SS tailpipes in 2.5" is $295 in summit or Jegs. I keep hearing the MAC name throughout this site, so I was wondering if some of you guys are running this in their car any feedback re noise fit and quality would be appreciated.

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Frank W
90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch
88 Notch 2.3L 5 speed Parts/beater car

74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 fixing soon, getting a 454 to put in garage
www.chevellepages.com/folingo

Rick 91GT · 04-12-2001, 11:47 AM

I love my MAC system! I got rid of the Flowmaster sytem because it rusted and fit like crap, the tail pipes rattled all the time. My MAC system fits nice and tight, and tucks up for more ground clearance it has a nice throaty roar to it, and at WOT it screams. SOme people have had problems with the MAC Hi-Temp coating but mine has lasted very well.

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Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes,2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe,2 1/2" cat back, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension,S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon!

[This message has been edited by Rick 91GT (edited 04-12-2001).]

fordgasm · 04-12-2001, 12:28 PM

I also love my MAC catback system...I had the flowmasters at one time too, the MAC's sound better and fit better. They have an adjustable connection just over the rear end that allows for easy install and easy fine tune adjustments for better fit.

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fordgasm
CLICK HERE to see my 87 GT

DemonGT · 04-12-2001, 12:29 PM

yes my cat back system fit good and i think it sounds awsome

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'91 GT,91K,T-5,air silencer removed,racing clutch(previous owner put in so dont know what kind),K&N air filter,Aiwa deck,power acoustic amp,2 12" pianeers,Mac long tubes,Cat-back,off road H,FMS 9mm wires

Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,Shifter knob,E303 cam,cobra intake,76mm MAF,70mm tb
ICQ#35670781

Chevyguy · 04-12-2001, 01:26 PM

Cool, three happy customers so far

I really liked the Idea of the 2 piece tailpipes, so the chrome section could be removed and poished if wanted, or could replace the forward section if rotted out later on. All the MAC stuff looked awesome in the catalog, Eventually I'll replace the entire system from the heads back, so will go All MAC, next wonder, shorties or long tubes

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Frank W
90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch
88 Notch 2.3L 5 speed Parts/beater car

74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 fixing soon, getting a 454 to put in garage
www.chevellepages.com/folingo

CobraMan · 04-12-2001, 04:24 PM

Another vote for MAC. I debated over this for a looong time. MAC sounds better. Deeper, meaner, and plain ol' bad-*** . With a h-pipe, wow.... it screams. Go with MAC.

-Andrew

dinomite · 04-12-2001, 04:41 PM

I'm gonna go MAC (from stock) pretty soon, cause of all the good stuff I hear and the fact that they can cover the whole exhaust. Go long tubes, little bit more power, with the MAC high flow H-pipe.

EVLHRSE · 04-13-2001, 10:05 AM

I've got the MAC 1" 5/8 primay equal length headers, MAC X-Pipe and MAC 2 "1/2 Cat-Back. The car sounds AWESOME. The mufflers are tucked up nice for ground clearance and you can't even see them from behind the car. I've got wide 275 tires out back so the two piece tail pipe works perfect for adjustment purposes.

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306, crazy cam, Tremec TKO, Centerforce DF & billet flwheel, NOS 150 shot, Ported Upper & Lowers, Edelebrock Performer RPM, griffin radiator, ten point cage, Autometer up the @ss, Suspension by Maximun Motorsports $$$, Richmond 3:55's, Auburn Pro w/ 31 spline Mosers, alum. drvshft, Powerslots, 73mm calipers, ss lines, rear disc conversion, You get the drift,,,

Green92LX · 04-13-2001, 12:34 PM

Love it, would never go any other way...I'm just pissed I didn't do it sooner

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1992 LX:V-1 S-Trim ,Edelbrock 6037 Heads,Cobra Intake,E-303,1.6 Rollers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP,24 lb injectors,MSD 6A and BTM,BBK equal length shorties,offroad h-pipe,Mac Flowpath Mufflers,Pro 5.0, 3.73's,Motorsport "C" springs,welded subframe connectors,Ponies w/ 225/50 Nitto NT 450's on front,255/50 BFG Drags out back,93 Cobra Spoiler
Daily driver 89 Coupe:BBK shorties,offroad,flowturds with dumps,soon to be cyber green

Coupe Devil · 04-13-2001, 12:51 PM

Where can I get this catalog. It looks like the MAC system is the best on the market from reading these messages. I would like to an all aftermarket system on my car and it sounds like I need to go with MAC.
Pony power ferever.

Rick 91GT · 04-13-2001, 01:18 PM

I don't know where you can get that catalog but Modern Mustang has a large inventory of MAC products and they are nice guys to deal with.

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Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes,2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe,2 1/2" cat back, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension,S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon!

Chevyguy · 04-13-2001, 01:46 PM

Go to www.yearone.com
Sign up for the Next Generation catalog this covers 79 - 2001 Mustangs. They have lots of great parts and prices for at least the things I can find elsewhere are really good. All of the MAC exhaust parts have excellent pictures to drool over, they have FMS Flotech and others as well. All you guys gotta get that catalog, I got mine in about 2 weeks or so.

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Frank W
90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch
88 Notch 2.3L 5 speed Parts/beater car

74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 fixing soon, getting a 454 to put in garage
www.chevellepages.com/folingo

88COBRA · 04-13-2001, 09:18 PM

I am ordering my kit tomorrow. Because of the adjustable portion you can have LX pipes on a GT.

Ian

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Ian Sim
webmaster@stangpower.com
STORED: 1988 Mustang GT "Canadian Cobra", stock, AOD, loaded
LOTS OF PRODUCTS, AWESOME PRICES! Visit my site:
http://www.stangpower.com

Rick 91GT · 04-13-2001, 11:21 PM

http://www.yearone.com/live/frameset..._catalogs.html

Here's the link to the catalog request $7.50

86GT · 04-14-2001, 10:52 AM

My MAC catback was easy to install, but afte having it on the car for 3 years now, 2 Canadian winters, they are starting to rust a little, and the tailpipes rattle like crazy, even after adjusting them over and over.

04-12-2001, 10:31 AM	#1
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	MAC cat back system any good?? I just got in my year one next generation catalog and was drooling over all the cool stuff. I noticed the MAC 2.5" cat back system with chrome tailpipes for $265, the flowmaster american thunder with SS tailpipes in 2.5" is $295 in summit or Jegs. I keep hearing the MAC name throughout this site, so I was wondering if some of you guys are running this in their car any feedback re noise fit and quality would be appreciated. ------------------ Frank W 90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch 88 Notch 2.3L 5 speed Parts/beater car 74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 fixing soon, getting a 454 to put in garage www.chevellepages.com/folingo

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04-12-2001, 11:47 AM	#2
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	I love my MAC system! I got rid of the Flowmaster sytem because it rusted and fit like crap, the tail pipes rattled all the time. My MAC system fits nice and tight, and tucks up for more ground clearance it has a nice throaty roar to it, and at WOT it screams. SOme people have had problems with the MAC Hi-Temp coating but mine has lasted very well. ------------------ Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes,2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe,2 1/2" cat back, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension,S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! [This message has been edited by Rick 91GT (edited 04-12-2001).]

04-12-2001, 12:28 PM	#3
fordgasm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Clayton, North Carolina, USA Posts: 803	I also love my MAC catback system...I had the flowmasters at one time too, the MAC's sound better and fit better. They have an adjustable connection just over the rear end that allows for easy install and easy fine tune adjustments for better fit. ------------------ fordgasm CLICK HERE to see my 87 GT

04-12-2001, 12:29 PM	#4
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	yes my cat back system fit good and i think it sounds awsome ------------------ '91 GT,91K,T-5,air silencer removed,racing clutch(previous owner put in so dont know what kind),K&N air filter,Aiwa deck,power acoustic amp,2 12" pianeers,Mac long tubes,Cat-back,off road H,FMS 9mm wires Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,Shifter knob,E303 cam,cobra intake,76mm MAF,70mm tb ICQ#35670781

04-12-2001, 01:26 PM	#5
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	Cool, three happy customers so far I really liked the Idea of the 2 piece tailpipes, so the chrome section could be removed and poished if wanted, or could replace the forward section if rotted out later on. All the MAC stuff looked awesome in the catalog, Eventually I'll replace the entire system from the heads back, so will go All MAC, next wonder, shorties or long tubes ------------------ Frank W 90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch 88 Notch 2.3L 5 speed Parts/beater car 74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 fixing soon, getting a 454 to put in garage www.chevellepages.com/folingo

04-12-2001, 04:24 PM	#6
CobraMan Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: CA, USA Posts: 15	Another vote for MAC. I debated over this for a looong time. MAC sounds better. Deeper, meaner, and plain ol' bad-*** . With a h-pipe, wow.... it screams. Go with MAC. -Andrew

04-12-2001, 04:41 PM	#7
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	I'm gonna go MAC (from stock) pretty soon, cause of all the good stuff I hear and the fact that they can cover the whole exhaust. Go long tubes, little bit more power, with the MAC high flow H-pipe.

04-13-2001, 10:05 AM	#8
EVLHRSE Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Mundelein, IL Posts: 40	I've got the MAC 1" 5/8 primay equal length headers, MAC X-Pipe and MAC 2 "1/2 Cat-Back. The car sounds AWESOME. The mufflers are tucked up nice for ground clearance and you can't even see them from behind the car. I've got wide 275 tires out back so the two piece tail pipe works perfect for adjustment purposes. ------------------ 306, crazy cam, Tremec TKO, Centerforce DF & billet flwheel, NOS 150 shot, Ported Upper & Lowers, Edelebrock Performer RPM, griffin radiator, ten point cage, Autometer up the @ss, Suspension by Maximun Motorsports $$$, Richmond 3:55's, Auburn Pro w/ 31 spline Mosers, alum. drvshft, Powerslots, 73mm calipers, ss lines, rear disc conversion, You get the drift,,,

04-13-2001, 12:34 PM	#9
Green92LX Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: North Haven,CT Posts: 336	Love it, would never go any other way...I'm just pissed I didn't do it sooner ------------------ 1992 LX:V-1 S-Trim ,Edelbrock 6037 Heads,Cobra Intake,E-303,1.6 Rollers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP,24 lb injectors,MSD 6A and BTM,BBK equal length shorties,offroad h-pipe,Mac Flowpath Mufflers,Pro 5.0, 3.73's,Motorsport "C" springs,welded subframe connectors,Ponies w/ 225/50 Nitto NT 450's on front,255/50 BFG Drags out back,93 Cobra Spoiler Daily driver 89 Coupe:BBK shorties,offroad,flowturds with dumps,soon to be cyber green

04-13-2001, 12:51 PM	#10
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Where can I get this catalog. It looks like the MAC system is the best on the market from reading these messages. I would like to an all aftermarket system on my car and it sounds like I need to go with MAC. Pony power ferever.

04-13-2001, 01:18 PM	#11
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	I don't know where you can get that catalog but Modern Mustang has a large inventory of MAC products and they are nice guys to deal with. ------------------ Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes,2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe,2 1/2" cat back, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension,S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon!

04-13-2001, 01:46 PM	#12
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	Go to www.yearone.com Sign up for the Next Generation catalog this covers 79 - 2001 Mustangs. They have lots of great parts and prices for at least the things I can find elsewhere are really good. All of the MAC exhaust parts have excellent pictures to drool over, they have FMS Flotech and others as well. All you guys gotta get that catalog, I got mine in about 2 weeks or so. ------------------ Frank W 90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch 88 Notch 2.3L 5 speed Parts/beater car 74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 fixing soon, getting a 454 to put in garage www.chevellepages.com/folingo

04-13-2001, 09:18 PM	#13
88COBRA STANGPOWER.COM Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,045	I am ordering my kit tomorrow. Because of the adjustable portion you can have LX pipes on a GT. Ian ------------------ Ian Sim webmaster@stangpower.com STORED: 1988 Mustang GT "Canadian Cobra", stock, AOD, loaded LOTS OF PRODUCTS, AWESOME PRICES! Visit my site: http://www.stangpower.com

04-13-2001, 11:21 PM	#14
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	http://www.yearone.com/live/frameset..._catalogs.html Here's the link to the catalog request $7.50

04-14-2001, 10:52 AM	#15
86GT Sniffed too much n20 Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ont, Canada Posts: 1,018	My MAC catback was easy to install, but afte having it on the car for 3 years now, 2 Canadian winters, they are starting to rust a little, and the tailpipes rattle like crazy, even after adjusting them over and over.