Who's got it? Megan Racing OE-RS catback!!
06-10-2007, 09:57 AM
#41
Originally Posted by huffdaddy2008
Our stock homeycomb cat is pretty free flowing, its debateable whether theres any gains, but it will make things louder.
My catback will arrive and be installed on Wednesday...but i cant find my digi anywhere
My catback will arrive and be installed on Wednesday...but i cant find my digi anywhere
06-10-2007, 06:53 PM
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I just want to know what the main difference between all the CB exhausts are? I mean there are so many companies that make them for the 02-03 max ie Cattman, Frankencar, and Megan Racing. I mean they all looks the same, same tips, given the material is maybe a slight bit different, but why are some companies bending their customers over were-as others are charging a reasonable amount? and please dont tell say performance because we can all conclude that its not for performance reasons. I could understand maybe sound but ive heard sound clips of all three and they all sound about the same.
06-10-2007, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by nk2k2
but why are some companies bending their customers over were-as others are charging a reasonable amount?
Best example that I know of would be comparing HotShot products (now shut down) to replica OBX and/or SSAutochrome products. There was a huge difference in price between these because of where they were built.
06-10-2007, 07:41 PM
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yeah thats true....but the hotshot one is totally different. ive seen many pictures of headers for the 02-03 max but hotshots quality is what sold it i think. Their flanges looked 100x better than any other companies, their bends seem to be more relaxed as is not too much restriction and ofcourse the dyno proven performance. i mean ive been really wanting to get a catback but cattman is 600 + shipping, frankencar is 480+ shipping, and this one is 400+ shipping. my question is what makes a $600 exhaust better than a $400 when there is NO performance difference? as far as ive heard they all sound the same, look, and are built the same, so why is everyone paying the extra 200 bucks?
06-10-2007, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by nk2k2
yeah thats true....but the hotshot one is totally different. ive seen many pictures of headers for the 02-03 max but hotshots quality is what sold it i think. Their flanges looked 100x better than any other companies, their bends seem to be more relaxed as is not too much restriction and ofcourse the dyno proven performance. i mean ive been really wanting to get a catback but cattman is 600 + shipping, frankencar is 480+ shipping, and this one is 400+ shipping. my question is what makes a $600 exhaust better than a $400 when there is NO performance difference? as far as ive heard they all sound the same, look, and are built the same, so why is everyone paying the extra 200 bucks?
06-11-2007, 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by nk2k2
yeah thats true....but the hotshot one is totally different. ive seen many pictures of headers for the 02-03 max but hotshots quality is what sold it i think. Their flanges looked 100x better than any other companies, their bends seem to be more relaxed as is not too much restriction and ofcourse the dyno proven performance. i mean ive been really wanting to get a catback but cattman is 600 + shipping, frankencar is 480+ shipping, and this one is 400+ shipping. my question is what makes a $600 exhaust better than a $400 when there is NO performance difference? as far as ive heard they all sound the same, look, and are built the same, so why is everyone paying the extra 200 bucks?
Also, major differences in high doller "mufflers" and cheap eBay knock-offs, etc. is the type of baffling used or lack there of as well as the design of the tubing/chambers within the muffler. There are so many factors that would cause one exuast to be $200 more than another. R&D is a huge factor as well.
06-12-2007, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by bwinter7
I meant to say there are NO CATBACKS FOR MAXIMA's of any year on ebay..... Then I decided to read post #3 and saw they are on the site
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-C...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Megan...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TSUDO...spagenameZWDVW
Do I need to keep posting more links newbie?
Yep, no catbacks......
06-12-2007, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by The Law
Your still a newbie, you need to stop talking out of your *** and learn to search.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-C...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Megan...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TSUDO...spagenameZWDVW
Do I need to keep posting more links newbie?
Yep, no catbacks......
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-C...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Megan...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TSUDO...spagenameZWDVW
Do I need to keep posting more links newbie?
Yep, no catbacks......
06-12-2007, 07:03 PM
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people need to watch somethings like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXHCcwS00bk
and my personal favorite cause its usualful
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRv953XZX6Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXHCcwS00bk
and my personal favorite cause its usualful
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRv953XZX6Y
06-12-2007, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by The Law
Its been about almost 4 hours.....where are the damn pics and videos!?!?!?!?!?
It looks VERY similar to the Cattman Cat-Back, I would expect very similar fitment & tone. As I said before, I think Megan makes the Cattman Cat-Back...
The only real difference I see are the polished tips.
06-13-2007, 08:38 AM
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pics of catback
OK so we went to install it, and the bolts on the stock exhaust at the cat are sooooo rusted that it will require torching to remove the factory exhaust. Getting it done Saturday AM. This is OK because the new exhaust came with HIGH Quality gaskets and hardware. Sorry the pics are not up yet, I didn't get back to the comp until late last night and now I'm back at work. I have pics of it un installed, closeups of flanges and welds. Will post around 7:30pm eastern time. Stay tuned....it'll be worth it. anyone know how I can embed them into these messages? with the same html as if this were myspace <img src=url> ????
Oh FYI, I got mine for $265 including shipping from a private seller on ebay, before this exhaust went live on Megan Racing's site. For those considering purchasing this exhaust, I can tell you that the quality is worth every penny of what anyone might be asking for it. Beats the hell out of a factory kit for $600(CA NLEV is like $1100!!!) plus labor.
Oh FYI, I got mine for $265 including shipping from a private seller on ebay, before this exhaust went live on Megan Racing's site. For those considering purchasing this exhaust, I can tell you that the quality is worth every penny of what anyone might be asking for it. Beats the hell out of a factory kit for $600(CA NLEV is like $1100!!!) plus labor.
06-13-2007, 10:31 AM
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WMASSMAX, That sucks about your bolts but at least youll have it by the WEEKEND !! cant wait to see the pics and Videos 
maybe ill get this as a fathers day Present Hopefully there still on sell on EBAY !! lol
maybe ill get this as a fathers day Present Hopefully there still on sell on EBAY !! lol
06-13-2007, 10:49 AM
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I got mine directly through MR website, its cheaper then ebay
if website don't work u can call MR and make an order by phone!
if website don't work u can call MR and make an order by phone!
Originally Posted by Teufelhunden
where are you guys ordering it from, ebay? the buy now on Megan Racing doesnt work, when i click it, the window just closes.
06-13-2007, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by nismopc
You must have never seen a OBX or SSAutochrome up close then. The flanges on those are 100% stainless and thicker. The mandrel bends and welds are perfect. The problem with these mass produced facilites that are overseas is they use thinner low-grade stainless.
Also, major differences in high doller "mufflers" and cheap eBay knock-offs, etc. is the type of baffling used or lack there of as well as the design of the tubing/chambers within the muffler. There are so many factors that would cause one exuast to be $200 more than another. R&D is a huge factor as well.
Also, major differences in high doller "mufflers" and cheap eBay knock-offs, etc. is the type of baffling used or lack there of as well as the design of the tubing/chambers within the muffler. There are so many factors that would cause one exuast to be $200 more than another. R&D is a huge factor as well.
Had an ssautochrome aleged stainless exhaust the thing started to rust after a couple months RIGHT AT THE WELDS FIRST and the flanges rusted to crap too. Seen pictures of their flanges from other people for other cars and their flanges and material were crap two months and their poducts rust to crap. Its all about the steel used and chinese steel is horrible and american steel is the best but its expensive, i know i've been a machinist for almost 5 years and have cut chinese steel and american steel.
06-13-2007, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperStasiu
Had an ssautochrome aleged stainless exhaust the thing started to rust after a couple months RIGHT AT THE WELDS FIRST and the flanges rusted to crap too.
I owned a SSAutoChrome SR20 header for my '96 G20. Owned for 3 years until I sold the car. Was built very solid, thick SS flanges, quality SS TIG welds and perfect fit. Dyno proven gains were posted on several SR20 forums as well as much controversy over the design (potentially stolen from now defunt HotShot). I had personally held and assisted with the install of a OBX SR20 header and it was almost identical in quality build.
It did eventually have a hairline crack in the EGR bung, but I could not complain paying $150 shipped and the crack was so fine, there was no exhaust leak.
I had bought another one as a back up for a project car I had '91 SE-R, but ended up selling the car then the header a few months later.
It almost seems like a hit & miss with OBX and SSAutoChrome products. Some are good, some are bad.
06-13-2007, 02:50 PM
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Just as a follow-up, my buddy has a '93 Civic EX. His OEM exhaust rusted away several yearsa ago. Close to 10 years now I think. He ordered a generic eBay SS cat-back for I believe it was $200 shipped and a Pacesh!tter header. The car might have hit 90k at the time. It now has 250k on it, the Pacesh!tter finally took a dump (literally) a few months ago, so he ordered a generic eBay SS header for less than $100 shipped (yes under $100) to replace it...
...But the stainless exhaust is still in one solid stainless steel rice farting piece.
Again just goes to show, it is all hit & miss.
...But the stainless exhaust is still in one solid stainless steel rice farting piece.
Again just goes to show, it is all hit & miss.
06-13-2007, 05:24 PM
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Photos
I can take and email pics of any part of it, if anyone is curious..
http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/WMASSMAX/
http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/WMASSMAX/
06-13-2007, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by WMASSMAX
I can take and email pics of any part of it, if anyone is curious..
http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/WMASSMAX/
http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/WMASSMAX/
Thank you!!! Would it be possible for you to get a straight on shot of the internals. Take a shot into one or both of the tips. Can you tell if the baffling, etc. is also stainless by looking into the tips?
