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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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Ebay headers arrived.

So here they are. The Ebay headers i Ordered last friday are here, arrived just as i pulled into the driveway today. And this is what i received... From what i can see the quality is awesome. The bends, the welds are amazing, much better than i expected. Going to install them tomorrow with a buddy so i will let you know if i come across any problems. And for what i paid, this isnt the product i expected, but i am very very pleased. I just hope the install goes well being they are for the 3.5 altima, but so are the hotshots chernmax installed on his max.






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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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Do you have a link to which ebay seller and how much did you pay. This is something I may do soon.
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Link to the ones you got?
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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They look nice but I'm still gonna wait for the Cattman Headers to come out. Keep us updated when you get them installed and what kind of gains you see from them, if you could get on the dyno before and after that would be great.
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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And take notes on the install so when I do it I have heads up to make it easier since Im doing it myself.
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your going to run into a few issues if you and your buddy are doing it..

First off I hope you have a shop with a lift , my guy installed it and took the whole day.

one problem I see also with Megan like my TopSpeed is that for the rear Header by the firewall there isnt a EGR TUBE. your going to basically elimated the EGR and weld the OEM one off. Thats going to cause the SES light to come on and trigger EGR MALFUCTION.

Second , I hope those headers came with extending wires for the o2 sensors.

Third, Try not to use those Gasket that game with it.. there are cheap and flimsy.

Fourth , the rear headers are a BIOTCH to get it, you basically going to need to almost pull the subframe off and tilt it slighty to get the header off from the rear. Your going to need to play around with it and slide it out.

Best luck to you , I saw what my guy had to go thru and that **** is a headache.
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by NiZMo1o1
one problem I see also with Megan like my TopSpeed is that for the rear Header by the firewall there isnt a EGR TUBE. your going to basically elimated the EGR and weld the OEM one off. Thats going to cause the SES light to come on and trigger EGR MALFUCTION.
You can have an EGR bung welded on for $25-60
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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do all 04-08 maximas have the same setup? egr location?
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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Those headers look nice but from what I recall of Cherns write-up you it's a really tough install but certainly not impossible. Good luck, take plenty of pics! It would be nice to see they y-pipe side by side with a CE or Cattman just for comparison.
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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Are those headers made by megan racing?
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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If they are than the quality is excellent I ran a Megan setup on my old ser and my 240 never had a problem and the sound was crisp purred like a kitten
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by tsaulz
You can have an EGR bung welded on for $25-60

its not as easy as you think , its easy to weld but you gotta located extacly on the runners.. If you look at the OEM manifold it runs into the runners on the headers.. Therefore thats probally 2 days of having the car in a shop.

Which would probally **** off your mechanic if he has one lift.
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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hmmm - those look nice!
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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Help

SRRY IM OFF BUT IM A NOOB WHO JUST NEED DIRECTION.

I have an 04' SL. I want the 18" staggered touring wheels off a 350z (aka annivesary ed.) The front rims are 18x8 and the rear are 18x8.5. I simply want to know if they will fit and maybe a few pros & cons of the idea. I was told they would and i was also told they wouldn't unless i had the fronts (18x8) or the rears (18x8.5) all around. Can i put them on if they are already mounted or what do i have to go thru to make em fit?? im lost

PLEASE HELP ME. IM JUST LOOKING FOR AN ANSWER. EVEN IF SOMEONE CAN SHOW ME WHERE TO FIND AN ANSWER.
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by YungmaxiOwna21
SRRY IM OFF BUT IM A NOOB WHO JUST NEED DIRECTION.

I have an 04' SL. I want the 18" staggered touring wheels off a 350z (aka annivesary ed.) The front rims are 18x8 and the rear are 18x8.5. I simply want to know if they will fit and maybe a few pros & cons of the idea. I was told they would and i was also told they wouldn't unless i had the fronts (18x8) or the rears (18x8.5) all around. Can i put them on if they are already mounted or what do i have to go thru to make em fit?? im lost

PLEASE HELP ME. IM JUST LOOKING FOR AN ANSWER. EVEN IF SOMEONE CAN SHOW ME WHERE TO FIND AN ANSWER.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ht=18x8.5+rear
Here you go buddy. Its been done before.
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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Just thought id give you all an update. I couldnt wait so we started on them earlier today about 6pm central time. Anyways, all we did tonight was get the OEM exhaust manifolds off. And let me tell you, IT was A BIG PAIN in the ***! So if your unexperienced and dont have patience, dont try this yourself. Luckily my buddy is a mechanic, and has every tool you need to do anything.

In the Morning we are going to install the megan racing headers. I did a quick fit check before i left his house and it looks great! Hes gonna weld a new EGR bung on so that wont be a problem. I took lots of pics but i forgot my camera at his place so i will just post the pics tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by JRoX85
Are those headers made by megan racing?
look at the last pic... is says megan on the box....
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by jinyumax
Just thought id give you all an update. I couldnt wait so we started on them earlier today about 6pm central time. Anyways, all we did tonight was get the OEM exhaust manifolds off. And let me tell you, IT was A BIG PAIN in the ***! So if your unexperienced and dont have patience, dont try this yourself. Luckily my buddy is a mechanic, and has every tool you need to do anything.

In the Morning we are going to install the megan racing headers. I did a quick fit check before i left his house and it looks great! Hes gonna weld a new EGR bung on so that wont be a problem. I took lots of pics but i forgot my camera at his place so i will just post the pics tomorrow.
Good job on the head start. Do you have the link to which headers you bought on ebay? There are some that are local to me for a little over $100.
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 02:10 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Exhau...em350038663803

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...em230233905294

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...em150227347456

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Stain...em230233839800


all 4 autions are showing the same headers.... could be these....

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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 02:36 AM
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Thats what Im thinking but I wanna be sure. Man, $105 for V6 headers!! How can you go wrong? And it doesnt cost me shipping since its 20 min from me.
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
Thats what Im thinking but I wanna be sure. Man, $105 for V6 headers!! How can you go wrong? And it doesnt cost me shipping since its 20 min from me.
100 is sweet for the headers..

the 1000000000 worth of pain installing them is the problem


and the check engine light as well......
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 07:09 AM
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thats looks like em alright, the seller i bought from though was tuningpros and i paid 106 for em
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 07:30 AM
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good luck with the install, post your results so we can see if its all that, hope the benefits outway the troubles.
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by redmaxpa007
look at the last pic... is says megan on the box....
jus bc the headers are on top of a megan box, doesn't mean that they are megan. there could be something diff in the box.
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by JRoX85
jus bc the headers are on top of a megan box, doesn't mean that they are megan. there could be something diff in the box.

r u serious???

where do you buy things???
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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Im new to the thread...


My god 100 bux for headers ISSSSSSSSSSS crazy... dues if u buy em' ill help you install em if u help me
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Is there a high-flow cat? What the heck is that *** on the Y-Pipe near the back section?
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VERY VERY VERY small resonator?
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Anybody determine whether or not these are genuine Megan Racing headers?? On the ebay link, the part number does not begin with MR...as all Megan Racing products do...hmmm
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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Why is the suggested retail price only $48.95? Must be a typo. They do look nice.
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Why is the suggested retail price only $48.95? Must be a typo.
I noticed that too.
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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I just shot out an email to my local motorsports shop. I'm curious how much their header install will run me. I am figuring $400 to $600 depending on the place. I warned him about the EGR bung and wire extensions.
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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Is there a high-flow cat? What the heck is that *** on the Y-Pipe near the back section?
that *** is a small resonator.

Sorry for not posting any pics yet friend is gonna e-mail them to me tonight. I am done for the day got the egr bung on(which took a while to get lined up nice and perfect) and the front and rear manifolds mounted. Had to take off the power steering pump to make clearance to squeeze the rear manifold in, and grind away some of the flange on the front header where it connected to the y-pipe becuase is was contacting the starter. still got to put the throttle body back on and the y-pipe and reconnect a few lines should have it finished tomorrow night. will post pics later tonight of the progress.
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Good job jinyubmax!! Looking forward to pics and details of the install.
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100$ for those headers is a crazy deal. Im waiting for the other shoe to drop though something has to be up with them.Deff go get those nissan gaskets though.
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Originally Posted by redmaxpa007
r u serious???

where do you buy things???
dude r u serious why dont you check out meganracing.com they aren't even showing altia headers on there site
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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This should be interesting...
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dude r u serious why dont you check out meganracing.com they aren't even showing altia headers on there site
http://www.meganracing.com/ Uhh.....
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Sort of dumb that they list it on their homepage, but do not on the product pages.

I'm wondering if I can put the front header on myself then have a mechanic do the rear header? Maybe charge me $300 instead of $600 or whatever the cost is...
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I tried best-offer on these headers. The seller just automatically declined me all the way up to $65. Whats the point of having a best offer?

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