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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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If i get either exhaust i want to put a resonator on it because ive heard the magen and its too droning and loud, and ive heard they both sound the same. I was thinking agency power because i honestly like to spend my money on good high quality parts. For instance id perfer to have no wheels at all if they arent work wheels. But if a resonator installed would it really be worth it to spend almost 700 on an exhaust? Because if i do get it im gonna want a CF heat sheild and CF muffler wrap if i can get one that fits.

So basically is it worth spending all the money or should i just go with the meagn.
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 12:23 AM
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wow nobody
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 12:39 AM
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It's not like Megans not quality.
If you have the cash and are willing to spend it, go Agency.
They're both nice.
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 01:43 AM
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dont megan parts rust a lot though
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 02:12 AM
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If you clean it up good, I don't think you should have any problems.
But you get what you pay for. If you're really worried, go agency its a nice exhaust.
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 02:24 AM
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have any idea if it sounds good with a AR25 resonator
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 04:19 AM
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Megan products shouldn't rust as it's all stainless steel.
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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ever seen pictures of peoples rusted midpipe?
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by The01Cav
Megan products shouldn't rust as it's all stainless steel.
lol that made my day
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 12:04 AM
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do you have a header?

i have stock header>invidia spipe>agency power catback

i have to say, it is pretty loud, but all deep, zero rasp which i love!

it only comes with one measily 20" (so it looks like) resonator, also one big downfall is the strap the goes on the canister, you have to play with it and also play with the donut gasket on the axleback to get the fitment perfect, although if you have a rear lip, its a plus since you can lower it using the same method

ive been thinkin about getting a resonator welded in, but honestly i dont want your average muffler shop doing nasty MIG welds on my beautiful agency power midpipe, lol
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 12:08 AM
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in defense to megan, i bought my first ehxaust used, a megan OE-RS catback, it was a year old when i bought it, and ran with it for another year myself, when i unbolted everything i saw no issues whatsoever, i did see a little rust on the megan midpipe flanges, however the flange on the axleback was free of rust!

the pipe itself was perfect, only discolored due to heat
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 12:14 AM
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i have the megans catback..i had zero issues everthing fit perfect.....didnt hit the back bumper.......taking off the stock stuff was a different story......i know some people with the agency catback sounds the same but they had to ajust some things to make it fit good

there both good products..
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