Megan Products

[lonelydrifter]

Hey guys I saw that old thread about the cheap megan products such as turbo elbow, down pipe, and test pipe... I wanted to know if anyone has any experience with these products cause they are cheap and they seem to look like quality products. Let me know guys cause im looking to buy such components soon.

[koukimonster139]

you get what you pay for.
if you drive the shit outta your car, expect the exhaust to leak, mani to warp/crack, and the down pipe, if it has a flex section, will more than likely leak at anything over 300hp.

[!Zar!]

A test pipe is a test pipe...

As for the turbo elbow and flex pipe. I suggest the flex pipe.

The turbo elbow is ok. I mean it works.


The manifold... I've no input on it.

[s13silvia123]

the manifold i had it for 2 years now and no probs so far but soon i'll be moving on to bigger and better things just to keep in mind.

[tchenku]

i say go for it!! all 3 itmes you listed will do just fine.

[KA-T_240]

My opinion is growing on there products. I have a couple friends that have alot of stuff from them. and havent had any issues.

how ever one had a drifting accident and snaped the rod in half on his coilovers, but I don't think it was from poor quality.

[azndummie]

many people use the manifold and whenever it cracks they just reweld it. I know of even one professional that uses it and just rewelds it. I think the elbow would be better if it had a divider plate, the flex pipe would probably be good use with the manifold since they crack so easily

[coupelove626]

its pretty hard to go wrong with those kind of stuff...as many ppl have already said. They work! And its cheap.

[jobestudios]

dear lord can we have a sticky telling people about ebay crap?

[Luvs2slide]

I run the Elbow, Downpipe, Test pipe. Nothing to complain about. Its a good bang for the buck. Plus there are very little differences b/w these parts and the "higher, expensive name brand shit." As long as the part does what u need it to do.

[fliprayzin240sx]

Doesnt matter what brand elbow, dp or even manifold you run, it will eventually crack due to the stress that the engine put on these parts when it torques side ways. All you can do is lessen the stress these parts go thru by lessening the engine torquing. Stiffer engine mounts, engine brace, not slamming your car so low your exhaust drags all over the place and adding a flex pipe in the exhaust (in this case MR dps already have one) will significantly lessen the chance of these parts to break and crack. Ive had MR manifold and it lasted longer than i thought it would. Longer considering my car was slammed enough at one point that the exhaust flanges would catch the lane turtles on the freeway when i change lane. Hell, even my GREDDY elbow cracked and ripped a couple studs off the turbo.

[koukikat180sx]

I'm running all their stuff from their manifold to their exhaust. Granted they are my sponsor, but their product is good. :] Plus they are constantly looking into improving their product.

[SimpleSexy180]

dear lord can we have a sticky telling people about ebay crap?

prove it kid.

[Wykydtron]

you get what you pay for.

I don't agree with this statement. I believe Megan Racing is an up and coming company with great potential. They started off selling product online and were only recognize as an ebay brand. (probably because distributors chose that venue to sell it quickly?) They are beginning to get away from that as more and more product hit the performance shop inventory.

I'd say they've come a long ways since there ebay days. So you get what you pay for? If an Italian designer made product and sold it for 250$ (priced it based on supply and high demand), then the product is no different from a well done 50$ rip off. :coolugh:

[koukimonster139]

^^ yeah but if it was an italian designed and manufactured product, it definetly would be a lot better than the $50 rip off.

i dunno im just sayin i like the reassurance of quality parts when it comes to my car. i have too much to worry about as it is, i dont want to get in my car thinking homg is my mani gonna crack today, etc...

[codyace]

^^ yeah but if it was an italian designed and manufactured product, it definetly would be a lot better than the $50 rip off.

i dunno im just sayin i like the reassurance of quality parts when it comes to my car. i have too much to worry about as it is, i dont want to get in my car thinking homg is my mani gonna crack today, etc...


I run an MR downpipe (one without the flex, but I did add a flex section) as well as the test pipe, mated up to the rest of my RSR ExMag exhaust...I also have the MR Coilovers

I make a decent amount of HP, I track and beat the shit out of my car, and really can't be happier with their stuff.


IMO Unless you're spending 800+ for a Full Race/One Fab/Peakboost manifold, you're going to hafta expect it to crack eventually...however if you don't mind the labor to change it, you could essentially run damn near 5 to 6 MR manifolds for the cost of getting one peakboost....to the risk may be worth it.


I'm all about buying good parts, but one must understand that with some products, it's really not going to make or break the setup..

[UfoZ8myCow]

^^People arent saying its going to crack under normal driving conditions... They are talking about them cracking from stress put on it by the engine torqueing sideways (ie drifting, road racing, etc). If you just have this shit on your daily that you dont beat on that hard Im sure you can expect it to last a long time with no worries.

[SoSideways]

What about the Megan Racing suspension? Anybody here have them on their car?

[thundering02]

My only issue with Megan so far is the short shifter rattles abit the nylon ring on top of the shifters ball is split so it allows movement. Cat back is good little quiet with silencer way loud without. Strut tower bar is the adjustable type but no issues yet.

[koukikat180sx]

What about the Megan Racing suspension? Anybody here have them on their car?

I am. It's not as bad as what ppl perceive it to be.

[vrooompssssht]

Do you see any race cars rockin the full megan line up? Exactly.

[axiomatik]

this is just heresay, but from what i've heard, the megan racing suspension is too stiff for DD duties. isn't it something crazy like 12/10? i don't have any personal experience with megan products, but from what i've seen, they seem to be the hyundai of the aftermarket world. At first, their products were just cheap, but they got the job done. but over the years, they have slowly been improving to the point that in a couple of years, people may view them the same as greddy et al.

[lord_hypnos]

this is just heresay, but from what i've heard, the megan racing suspension is too stiff for DD duties. isn't it something crazy like 12/10? i don't have any personal experience with megan products, but from what i've seen, they seem to be the hyundai of the aftermarket world. At first, their products were just cheap, but they got the job done. but over the years, they have slowly been improving to the point that in a couple of years, people may view them the same as greddy et al.

Those are the track coilovers. They also offer the 8/6 Street version.

[moonshinekouki]

how about theri gauges>?? im debatin on weiter to get it or not

[LB.Motoring]

Do you see any race cars rockin the full megan line up? Exactly.


becouse "race cars" can afford with sponcers and deaper pockets to shoot for higher level suspension.

[burnsauto]

I've got the manifold, havent had any problems with it yet. but i look at it this way...even if it does crack..and i cant repaire it....you can find a new one for around 130 bucks...


i kinda count on that thing cracking on me at one point or another though, so just in case i keep my stock manifold lying around...just in case. lol

[lonelydrifter]

Alright well it seems that everyone agrees that stainless steel manifolds break no matter what company and the only way to prevent it is to stiffen up the engine bay and that a flex pipe is a definate. I think I will go with megan products cause the price is outstanding and I trust it more than other ebay brands. Also the longer they have been out the more good things I here. Thanks for the input guys.

[DP_Michelle G]

I run there dp,elbow and test pipe no problems yet just a exhaust leak but thats my bad. I'm going to shorten the dp and put on a flex joint so i dont fuck it up again

[vrooompssssht]

becouse "race cars" can afford with sponcers and deaper pockets to shoot for higher level suspension.


Nice grammar, better coilovers start at only a couple hundred bucks more than megans, along with all their other crap.

My personal favorite is the $1200 turbo sitting on a $120 megan manifold.

[yokotas13]

there is nothing wrong with a megan manifold, however thats about the only thing id get

[kawika219]

Nice grammar, better coilovers start at only a couple hundred bucks more than megans, along with all their other crap.

My personal favorite is the $1200 turbo sitting on a $120 megan manifold.
what $1200 turbo actually fits on a megan manifold???

[yokotas13]

HKS

gt25s, 27s, but i could be wrong.

[Nizzan4u2nv]

Nice grammar, better coilovers start at only a couple hundred bucks more than megans, along with all their other crap.

My personal favorite is the $1200 turbo sitting on a $120 megan manifold.

How about this? A $1200 turbo on a $1200 16yr old car? Cmon dude, we arent driving Ferraris.

Ive had megan street coilovers for more then a year with no issues other then the rears being too long to be able dump it without dropping spring. A lot of the people who have bad thing to say about megan usually havent even tried the things themselves or is just heresay from someone who knows someone blah blah blah.

[vrooompssssht]

what $1200 turbo actually fits on a megan manifold???


gt2871r

just one example

[axiomatik]

Those are the track coilovers. They also offer the 8/6 Street version.

yeah, i thought he was asking about the track versions, but rereading his post, i guess he wasn't specific.

[fromxtor]

I do know of a few pros out there using the megan coils on their cars. And they are sponsored, and have plenty of money dumped into the car.Enjuku for example.

[SoSideways]

Last I heard Enjuku didn't like the Megans.... I don't even think they're sponsored by Megan anymore.

[vrooompssssht]

:rofl:

who left me this neg rep?

"I want to see a picture of a $1200 turbo on a $120 megan manifold."


you are a fucking idiot, there are quite a few $1200+ turbos that will fit on megan manifolds... and people do it... for some reason.

[kawika219]

^ just to clarify it wasnt me...for some odd reason i actually believe there are some retards that would do it haha

[street240]

Megan has come a long way from just being a mugan knock off. They have done a great job about to make sure they are putting out a quality product for a good price. I have run the exhaust components and they are great. Are they the best? No. But I only drive my car on the street so why not run megan.

[GreekRPS13]

[QUOTE=koukimonster139]you get what you pay for.
if you drive the shit outta your car, expect the exhaust to leak, mani to warp/crack, and the down pipe, if it has a flex section, will more than likely leak at anything over 300hp.[/QUOTE


yea what he said....

[brewster240]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/chugger2k/coupe/untitled.jpg

[thundering02]

(sorry noob to SR20) Is that the O2 sensor on the downpipe?

[S14DB]

(sorry noob to SR20) Is that the O2 sensor on the downpipe?
1) That's a CA18DET
2) Turbo Outlet
3) All O2 sensors look like that.

[coupelove626]

i run megan coilovers, good shit. Track or drifting. On megan tracks.

Friends run megan streets cuz they are easier to live with on a daily basis. 8/6 spring rate. Damper adjustments, and adjustable ride height. They are cheap, and like someone have already said. They have came a long way from back in the days.

FYI, Megan stuff are made in taiwan, BUT most of the japanese parts are made(im didnt say tuned ;)) in taiwan too. Its just tooooo expensive to make shit in japan nowadays. Taiwanese stuff is pretty good right now.

[TheS13kid]

i run megan coilovers, good shit. Track or drifting. On megan tracks.

FYI, Megan stuff are made in taiwan, BUT most of the japanese parts are made(im didnt say tuned ;)) in taiwan too. Its just tooooo expensive to make shit in japan nowadays. Taiwanese stuff is pretty good right now.

I have herd so much bad shit about Megan! That company couldnt be that bad....right?

[O3DigitalBath]

Last I heard Enjuku didn't like the Megans.... I don't even think they're sponsored by Megan anymore.

I know they are a dealer for megan shit tho...??

[blu808]

Megan stuff is fine.

Just so you guys know we will be running their full suspension on our cars this year with the 2 wide body Ls1 S14s

[Nizzan4u2nv]

Megan stuff is fine.

Just so you guys know we will be running their full suspension on our cars this year with the 2 wide body Ls1 S14s

At least we can get a general review from you, since youre more reputable. A lot of people bash certain companies without ever trying it themselves, which doesnt make a lot of sense to me.:bigok:

[redsuns3838]

Not trying to insult anyone but, if you are that good of a driver to know/feel the difference in different brands of coilovers etc...then you probably wouldnt need to ask if their products were any good here on zilvia. ;)

Megan products are probably going to be fine. if they break because your pushing your car to the limits constantly at the track, then you know to trash em and get something better. aside from the coilovers, its not like any of their products are that expensive.

Just weigh how much abuse the part will see, and hten decide if its worth it to take a risk or better to just get something more known for its quality.

[waynehead05]

How about this? A $1200 turbo on a $1200 16yr old car? Cmon dude, we arent driving Ferraris.

Ive had megan street coilovers for more then a year with no issues other then the rears being too long to be able dump it without dropping spring. A lot of the people who have bad thing to say about megan usually havent even tried the things themselves or is just heresay from someone who knows someone blah blah blah.

very nice point. it seems that several people on boards have selective hearing.

[coupelove626]

Not trying to insult anyone but, if you are that good of a driver to know/feel the difference in different brands of coilovers etc...then you probably wouldnt need to ask if their products were any good here on zilvia. ;)

Megan products are probably going to be fine. if they break because your pushing your car to the limits constantly at the track, then you know to trash em and get something better. aside from the coilovers, its not like any of their products are that expensive.

Just weigh how much abuse the part will see, and hten decide if its worth it to take a risk or better to just get something more known for its quality.

Very wise words. Respect.