Megan Racing headers arrived!!!
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Megan Racing headers arrived!!!
Hi all. Yes indeedy, my brand new Megan Racing headers were delivered to my doorstep yesterday!
I will be having them installed this weekend. Is there anything I need to do after they are on? Like reset ECU?
Will I be able to feel a difference in power?
I know these are a lot of dumb questions, but any info would be greatly appreciated.
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I will be having them installed this weekend. Is there anything I need to do after they are on? Like reset ECU?
Will I be able to feel a difference in power?
I know these are a lot of dumb questions, but any info would be greatly appreciated.
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Originally Posted by MikePA
Who is doing the installation?
Do you also have an aftermarket exhaust system?
Do you also have an aftermarket exhaust system?
Why, are you in PA? If so, what part?
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Originally Posted by MikePA
About 15 miles from DMS.
What are they charging you to install the headers?
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BTW, I'm in Mechanicsburg. PM me sometime if you ever need additional info.
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you can reset the ecu and go out and drive like crazy. it will tae a while for the ecu to fully learn.
as for gains its not going to be like a SC or nos but they will be there
as for gains its not going to be like a SC or nos but they will be there
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Originally Posted by SLAMMED_WDP_TLS
did you get the headers from the groupbuy of the v6 forum or you bought it somewhere else. Thanks
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
you can reset the ecu and go out and drive like crazy. it will tae a while for the ecu to fully learn.
as for gains its not going to be like a SC or nos but they will be there
as for gains its not going to be like a SC or nos but they will be there
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Originally Posted by SLAMMED_WDP_TLS
did you get the headers from the groupbuy of the v6 forum or you bought it somewhere else. Thanks
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Okay ladies. DMS installed my headers on Sat. morning for $116; 2 hours of labor. They did disconnect my battery so my ECU is in the process of learning my new setup. This weekend the car felt exactly like it did right after my CAI install....like crap.
The car now sounds a little meaner though. As soon as you as you fire it up, you hear a deep, slightly audible growl which sounds real nice.
Fitment was almost perfect. The heat shield on the 1st catalytic converter needed a very slight trim to get the pipe to sit flush when bolted to it.
Anyway, I think the ECU is definitely close now. I got in this morning to go to work and noticed a pretty big difference. I came onto the main road and gunned it thru 1st, 2nd and into 3rd. Well, as soon as VTEC kicked in in 2nd, the tires slipped a little! I was like HOLY F*&K! In dry conditions too!
Today, at lunch, I'm going to give her hell. I'll let you know how it goes.
Oh, and BTW. The welds looked VERY good!
The car now sounds a little meaner though. As soon as you as you fire it up, you hear a deep, slightly audible growl which sounds real nice.
Fitment was almost perfect. The heat shield on the 1st catalytic converter needed a very slight trim to get the pipe to sit flush when bolted to it.
Anyway, I think the ECU is definitely close now. I got in this morning to go to work and noticed a pretty big difference. I came onto the main road and gunned it thru 1st, 2nd and into 3rd. Well, as soon as VTEC kicked in in 2nd, the tires slipped a little! I was like HOLY F*&K! In dry conditions too!
Today, at lunch, I'm going to give her hell. I'll let you know how it goes.
Oh, and BTW. The welds looked VERY good!
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has anyone from the group buy received their headers yet. i was told that they would arrive sometime the first week of december. its already the 3rd week and im getting somewhat impatient.
anybody else know of anything regarding a status. i did try emailing dave, but no response from him in 3 days.
peace
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anybody else know of anything regarding a status. i did try emailing dave, but no response from him in 3 days.
peace
b
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Originally Posted by redbaronace
has anyone from the group buy received their headers yet. i was told that they would arrive sometime the first week of december. its already the 3rd week and im getting somewhat impatient.
anybody else know of anything regarding a status. i did try emailing dave, but no response from him in 3 days.
peace
b
anybody else know of anything regarding a status. i did try emailing dave, but no response from him in 3 days.
peace
b
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Ill post the results after i dyno my car with megan headers on the megan website. im really sorry for not being able to do it sooner. My car has been giving me a lot of problems lately. Ill try to resolve everything and run asap.
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Originally Posted by fiveoh-tl
What sort of power gains can be expected on a '02 TL w/ Megan headers.....how's that compared to Comptech headers?
sux for tl-p'ers ey
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What sort of power gains can be expected on a '02 TL w/ Megan headers.....how's that compared to Comptech headers?
Everyone quotes the 15 - 20 hp for TL-P. What they fail to mention is that this additional horsepower (16.3 - 17.9 hp gain) is achieved at 6,000 to 6,750 rpm and it was with headers and their muffler system. What percent of your driving time do you spend at these rpm levels? I imagine most people spend the majority of their driving time at less than 5,000 rpm where the average gain with headers and mufflers is 2.4 hp.
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Originally Posted by MikePA
By and large, headers are headers, so the gains will be about the same across brands (except for the real junk headers). CompTech has some graphs on their site from dyno runs.
Everyone quotes the 15 - 20 hp for TL-P. What they fail to mention is that this additional horsepower (16.3 - 17.9 hp gain) is achieved at 6,000 to 6,750 rpm and it was with headers and their muffler system. What percent of your driving time do you spend at these rpm levels? I imagine most people spend the majority of their driving time at less than 5,000 rpm where the average gain with headers and mufflers is 2.4 hp.
Everyone quotes the 15 - 20 hp for TL-P. What they fail to mention is that this additional horsepower (16.3 - 17.9 hp gain) is achieved at 6,000 to 6,750 rpm and it was with headers and their muffler system. What percent of your driving time do you spend at these rpm levels? I imagine most people spend the majority of their driving time at less than 5,000 rpm where the average gain with headers and mufflers is 2.4 hp.
All in all, if you can score a good deal on Megan or alphawerks headers, I say go for it.
Later guyz..
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Originally Posted by keepingitclean
dont worry, justkilling time is a legit seller. He did order the parts from megan. You will be getting yours soon.
always look for the best deals for us
honest and reputatable
i ordered the apexi coilovers from him for only 445 shipped
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