Exhaust question

Carbo96 · 03-07-2001, 09:30 AM

Can you guys give me some ideas on which exhaust system to use? I have a 351 motor and T5 I am planning to put in my 83 GT so I know it will take different headers. I was looking at a complete MAC system including headers but have heard some people have had problems with their quality. A bolt on system would be nice so I wouldn't have to visit an exhaust shop. Any ideas?

terrible0ne · 03-07-2001, 02:31 PM

I dont know about the rest on thre system but I have the mac cat-back and its about 1-1/2yrs old and its still as good as the day I got it.

Unit 5302 · 03-07-2001, 03:01 PM

Mac has at least as many people who have had bad experiances as good ones, BBK I've had a bad experiance with personally, so have others, but the majority seem to get lucky.

Flotech bites total *** . So does Catco.

I don't remember seeing anything bad posted about Dynomax, Bassani, SVO, Hooker, Borla, or Flowmaster.

The best info I can give you is try to keep everything with the same company if possible. Things should bolt up much easier that way.

dinomite · 03-07-2001, 03:10 PM

Ya, Mac seems to have people both ways, bbk does have a lot of people who hate em, i've never tried. I've hear a couple of good stories about dynomax, but none from people on this board.

Green92LX · 03-07-2001, 03:41 PM

Go with the Mac all the way back.....the rhyming wasn't intentional...I've never had a problem with any of their stuff. The headers get rusty really quick, but oh well...I love the way my BBK equal lengths look, but there is a VERY VERY small leak on the passenger side that I have never been able to find. As far as the Mac flowpath mufflers and chrome tips, you will love them...I have had them on my 92 for about a year now, and they look as suite today as they did when I put them on, but thats also only 1000 miles or so....have fun!!!!!!!

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1992 5.0 LX, V-1 S-Trim @8LBS, Edelbrock 6037 Heads, Cobra Intake,E-303, 1.6 Roller Rockers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP w/ 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 Nittos, Dark Green w/ 93 Cobra Spoiler

Daily driver: 89 Coupe with 207K plus, BBK shorties,offroad h-pipe,2-chamber flowmasters with dumps

Carbo96 · 03-08-2001, 09:28 AM

Thanks for your input guys. I'll probably go with the MAC system.

03-07-2001, 09:30 AM	#1
Carbo96 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: St. Paul, VA Posts: 10	Exhaust question Can you guys give me some ideas on which exhaust system to use? I have a 351 motor and T5 I am planning to put in my 83 GT so I know it will take different headers. I was looking at a complete MAC system including headers but have heard some people have had problems with their quality. A bolt on system would be nice so I wouldn't have to visit an exhaust shop. Any ideas?

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03-07-2001, 02:31 PM	#2
terrible0ne Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: elgin ,iL,USA Posts: 36	I dont know about the rest on thre system but I have the mac cat-back and its about 1-1/2yrs old and its still as good as the day I got it.

03-07-2001, 03:01 PM	#3
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Mac has at least as many people who have had bad experiances as good ones, BBK I've had a bad experiance with personally, so have others, but the majority seem to get lucky. Flotech bites total *** . So does Catco. I don't remember seeing anything bad posted about Dynomax, Bassani, SVO, Hooker, Borla, or Flowmaster. The best info I can give you is try to keep everything with the same company if possible. Things should bolt up much easier that way.

03-07-2001, 03:10 PM	#4
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	Ya, Mac seems to have people both ways, bbk does have a lot of people who hate em, i've never tried. I've hear a couple of good stories about dynomax, but none from people on this board.

03-07-2001, 03:41 PM	#5
Green92LX Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: North Haven,CT Posts: 336	Go with the Mac all the way back.....the rhyming wasn't intentional...I've never had a problem with any of their stuff. The headers get rusty really quick, but oh well...I love the way my BBK equal lengths look, but there is a VERY VERY small leak on the passenger side that I have never been able to find. As far as the Mac flowpath mufflers and chrome tips, you will love them...I have had them on my 92 for about a year now, and they look as suite today as they did when I put them on, but thats also only 1000 miles or so....have fun!!!!!!! ------------------ 1992 5.0 LX, V-1 S-Trim @8LBS, Edelbrock 6037 Heads, Cobra Intake,E-303, 1.6 Roller Rockers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP w/ 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 Nittos, Dark Green w/ 93 Cobra Spoiler Daily driver: 89 Coupe with 207K plus, BBK shorties,offroad h-pipe,2-chamber flowmasters with dumps

03-08-2001, 09:28 AM	#6
Carbo96 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: St. Paul, VA Posts: 10	Thanks for your input guys. I'll probably go with the MAC system.