MAC H-pipes, any input guys?

NewFoundPower · 10-17-2004, 07:40 PM

I am really leaning towards a MAC H-pipe with cats. Just wondered if anybody could reccomend it or not. I haven't had any experience with MAC products before but the soundclips that I have heard sound pretty good (I will be using a Bassani cat-back exhaust). Could somebody tell me what the difference is between the MAC H-pipe with Hi-Flow cats and the MAC ProChamber with cats?

-D-

2KWhiteSnake · 10-18-2004, 01:16 AM

Don't go with an H-pipe with the Borla. H-Pipes and straight through mufflers don't sound good. You will want an X-pipe (Dr. Gas) with the Borla, which is extremely overpriced in my opinion (Borla). Sure it looks good, but I'm not driving a show car.

I've got the MAC O/R H with the flowmaster american thunder cat-back. It's nasty loud, and has a very deep sound. You might lose 1 or 2 horsepower with the H-pipe over an X (it's an ongoing debate), but you'll sound the way a mustang should sound IMO. Just going from 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 inch with the H pipe should make yours sound a good bit deeper. The cats will restrict the sound a bit, but it'll probably sound at least 50% better than it does with the stock stuff. Remember, exhaust is subjective. Everyone has their likes and dislikes, so go with something that fits you. I like it loud and deep, while some guys like it raspy and more exotic sounding. Get something that you can live with.

Hope this helps!

Craig

SVTcobra04 · 10-18-2004, 06:50 AM

with an x pipe you will lose some of the low end but gain some in the more top end power.a H pipe is vis versa.ive only heard this so it might not be true.

NewFoundPower · 10-18-2004, 10:05 AM

Thanks Craig. I have always loved the way Flowmasters sound especially with an O/R H-pipe. I do dig that deep throaty sound and that is what I am going for. If it wasn't such a headache for me, I would probably go with the O/R pipe but having to worry about it not passing emissions is just a pain. Wouldn't be so bad if I had access to a car lift because then I could just reinstall the factory exhaust whenever I needed to. Ahh, decisions decisions.

-D-

10-17-2004, 07:40 PM	#1
NewFoundPower Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: wilmington, nc Posts: 326	MAC H-pipes, any input guys? I am really leaning towards a MAC H-pipe with cats. Just wondered if anybody could reccomend it or not. I haven't had any experience with MAC products before but the soundclips that I have heard sound pretty good (I will be using a Bassani cat-back exhaust). Could somebody tell me what the difference is between the MAC H-pipe with Hi-Flow cats and the MAC ProChamber with cats? -D- __________________ *#2470 of 3768* JLT CAI in Silver MGW T-56 Shifter *Bassani Cat-back* *MAC H-Pipe with Hi-flow Cats* *SS Bumper Inserts* *Kenny Brown Springs* *Kenny Brown C/C Plates* *Kenny Brown IRS Bushings* *DS-G3s*

10-18-2004, 01:16 AM	#2
2KWhiteSnake Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lancaster, SC Posts: 588	Don't go with an H-pipe with the Borla. H-Pipes and straight through mufflers don't sound good. You will want an X-pipe (Dr. Gas) with the Borla, which is extremely overpriced in my opinion (Borla). Sure it looks good, but I'm not driving a show car. I've got the MAC O/R H with the flowmaster american thunder cat-back. It's nasty loud, and has a very deep sound. You might lose 1 or 2 horsepower with the H-pipe over an X (it's an ongoing debate), but you'll sound the way a mustang should sound IMO. Just going from 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 inch with the H pipe should make yours sound a good bit deeper. The cats will restrict the sound a bit, but it'll probably sound at least 50% better than it does with the stock stuff. Remember, exhaust is subjective. Everyone has their likes and dislikes, so go with something that fits you. I like it loud and deep, while some guys like it raspy and more exotic sounding. Get something that you can live with. Hope this helps! Craig __________________ 2001 White Cobra Coupe 406RWHP/365tq with less than 5 miles on motor/ALL N/A!!! 5.0 Big Bore block by Modular Performance Engine built by Lester Lesneski at Performance Auto. FR500 Intake and Cams Every part Maximum Motorsports has to offer Setup/custom IRS changes by Lester Lesneski at Performance Automotive Banana Motorsports 4 Pt Cage and Subs 2008 Audi RS4 Daily Driver 420 HP N/A V8 with Quattro http://www.cbslimited.com/rs4.php

10-18-2004, 10:05 AM	#4
NewFoundPower Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: wilmington, nc Posts: 326	Thanks Craig. I have always loved the way Flowmasters sound especially with an O/R H-pipe. I do dig that deep throaty sound and that is what I am going for. If it wasn't such a headache for me, I would probably go with the O/R pipe but having to worry about it not passing emissions is just a pain. Wouldn't be so bad if I had access to a car lift because then I could just reinstall the factory exhaust whenever I needed to. Ahh, decisions decisions. -D- __________________ *#2470 of 3768* JLT CAI in Silver MGW T-56 Shifter *Bassani Cat-back* *MAC H-Pipe with Hi-flow Cats* *SS Bumper Inserts* *Kenny Brown Springs* *Kenny Brown C/C Plates* *Kenny Brown IRS Bushings* *DS-G3s*

10-18-2004, 06:50 AM	#3
SVTcobra04 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: md Posts: 205	with an x pipe you will lose some of the low end but gain some in the more top end power.a H pipe is vis versa.ive only heard this so it might not be true.

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