What brand of headers?

itsblue95 · Apr 14, 2011

Im looking at getting long tube headers and trying to figure out which would be a good brand to go with. I know BBK are good hearders and have thought about getting them. How are Pacesetter headers?

OnyxCobra · Apr 14, 2011

I have not heard good things about Pacesetter. I'd probably stick with BBK or MAC for a good quality/price compromise.

itsblue95 · Apr 14, 2011

One of my buddies had them on his LT1 and he didn't mind them. I'm just trying to figure out if they are worth anything. Even though I'll probably stick with bbk

OnyxCobra · Apr 14, 2011

I installed MAC LTs last spring, I'm impressed with the fit but the individual flanges take a little wiggling.

5litrarag · Apr 14, 2011

Had BBKs on mine... no problem. Hung a bit low, but no other issue.

ryclef331 · Apr 15, 2011

I ran MAC long tubes for a few years. Do yourself a favor and go to any parts store and buy two packs of Small Block Chevy header bolts from the "Hi Performance" aisle. One pack of allen heads and another of the standard 7/16" bolts. This will make tightening them down MUCH easier on yourself.

wannaboost94gt · Apr 15, 2011

JBA :headbang: a little more pricey than bbk but good quality imo.

RIFTER11 · Apr 15, 2011

I have MAC L/T's ... no issues with quality of material or fitment, however, they are starting to rust!!! ... get a some with a good finish

modo · Apr 15, 2011

wannaboost94gt said:
JBA :headbang: a little more pricey than bbk but good quality imo.

jba are top notch... have a set on my coupe

CompOrangeSN95 · Apr 15, 2011

I have the mac LT's, they're very nice, but required some muscle to get the flanges to line up. Also you might have to take a ball-peen hammer and hit the pipe right at the flange to get the bolts in. A couple of the holes were physically impossible to get bolts in without slightly denting the pipe.

ryclef331 · Apr 16, 2011

I have reasons why I'll never give JBA any of my money but I won't get into them here.

As for smacking the MACs with a hammer, see my previous post.

itsblue95 · Apr 16, 2011

Thanks everyone for your alls input. From what it sounds like Mac arr the most popular but takes a little muscle to get them on. Thanks ry if I go Mac I'll remember to get that stuff

OnyxCobra · Apr 16, 2011

hey Ry could you elaborate a little bit about those bolts you suggested?

switch96 · Apr 16, 2011

I have a 4v but I went with Flowtech which was substantially cheaper. Had them for a year now and very pleased. They are actually made by Holley.

ryclef331 · Apr 17, 2011

OnyxCobra said:
hey Ry could you elaborate a little bit about those bolts you suggested?

Yeah man. MAC's come with just 7/16" bolts to install them and they are a HUGE pain to tighten down and access with a wrench. Get a pack of these

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and a pack of these

What you can't get a wrench too, you can get an allen key in and vice versa. It maynot LOOK all that hot but its efficient. Also do even bother with the copper gaskets that come with the MACs. Get yourself a set of Mr Gasket Ultra Seals. All this is at any major parts store for dirt cheap and you'll thank yourself you did it.

OnyxCobra · Apr 17, 2011

ahh okay, I've had both types. They kept falling out so I have some Stage 8 locking header bolts now, installing them was a little pain in the a*s but not having to retighten them or worry about them falling out makes it all worth it. They also can use either a wrench or allen key.

LAFENATU · Apr 17, 2011

ryclef331 said:
I have reasons why I'll never give JBA any of my money but I won't get into them here.

Then why even bother posting that :tard:

ryclef331 · Apr 17, 2011

LAFENATU said:
ryclef331 said:

I have reasons why I'll never give JBA any of my money but I won't get into them here.

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Then why even bother posting that :tard:

The slim chance it would potentially persuade someone ELSE not to give them money with me having to elaborate into anything.