UPDATE: K&N + TRD Exhaust + Megan = Disappointing
#1
UPDATE: K&N + TRD Exhaust + Megan = Disappointing
Finally got the Megan's installed. The install was rather annoying, and took a TON of muscle to get those bolts off. I'll cut right to the chase....
I HATE THEM
With this combination, it does sound like a fart can. I don't like them at all and will be switching back to the stock setup within the next couple days to restore my car to the nice tone it had before.
FOR SALE:
2005 Scion tC Megan Racing Headers
Barely used, haven't driven them very hard. Nice bronze look from the first couple heat cycles. You will need to order a replacement gasket from Megan Racing unless you feel it is safe to use the one that I have already installed on my manifold.
To clear things up, you can feel a power increase. It does pull a lot harder, but I cannot get over the annoying rasp shooting out of my poor car's tailpipe.
PM ME FOR A VERY REDUCED PRICE. WILL SHIP ANYWHERE IN THE STATES, YOU PAY SHIPPING.
I HATE THEM
With this combination, it does sound like a fart can. I don't like them at all and will be switching back to the stock setup within the next couple days to restore my car to the nice tone it had before.
FOR SALE:
2005 Scion tC Megan Racing Headers
Barely used, haven't driven them very hard. Nice bronze look from the first couple heat cycles. You will need to order a replacement gasket from Megan Racing unless you feel it is safe to use the one that I have already installed on my manifold.
To clear things up, you can feel a power increase. It does pull a lot harder, but I cannot get over the annoying rasp shooting out of my poor car's tailpipe.
PM ME FOR A VERY REDUCED PRICE. WILL SHIP ANYWHERE IN THE STATES, YOU PAY SHIPPING.
#4
Originally Posted by Beantowntc
Sorry you don't like the noise your header produces. You should keep it in your house until a good catback comes out.
#5
It seems that this seems to be an issue with any header/TRD Exhaust combo. If you still have your stock tailpipe, drop the TRD exhaust and keep the Megan header, it'll sound better and you'll still have better performance.
#7
its a shame you sold them b/c i was about to post that i had the same problem with my DC headers/custom axle back..... BUT that car now does not rasp like a fart can and it sounds great i think they(headers or axleback) finally broke in completely...sooo yea..
#8
Originally Posted by f1nch
its a shame you sold them b/c i was about to post that i had the same problem with my DC headers/custom axle back..... BUT that car now does not rasp like a fart can and it sounds great i think they(headers or axleback) finally broke in completely...sooo yea..
#9
I have the exact same setup as you....then after about 3 weeks the sound deepened....I like it alot.
Besides, even if I didn't like it, I would put the stock muffler back on since the TRD axleback does nothing for HP.
Drive it for a few weeks and then decide.
Besides, even if I didn't like it, I would put the stock muffler back on since the TRD axleback does nothing for HP.
Drive it for a few weeks and then decide.
#10
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AlphaSquad
Seven City Scions
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the reason why the car sounds the way it does is due to the stock s pipe! its been covered so much on here..........good god, just shows how much people do reseach before they buy something!
#11
Originally Posted by Gmoney
the reason why the car sounds the way it does is due to the stock s pipe! its been covered so much on here..........good god, just shows how much people do reseach before they buy something!
#12
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AlphaSquad
Seven City Scions
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Posts: 558
Originally Posted by Giravani
Originally Posted by Gmoney
the reason why the car sounds the way it does is due to the stock s pipe! its been covered so much on here..........good god, just shows how much people do reseach before they buy something!
sorry man didnt mean to come across like an ___, i read these boards and 90% of the threads are things like this......just gets to you sometimes. sorry.
#13
Re: UPDATE: K&N + TRD Exhaust + Megan (Disappointing)
Originally Posted by Giravani
With this combination, it does sound like a fart can.
#14
I had the same exact problem when I had the K & N CAI, DC headers and TRD exhaust. I put my stock exhaust and I'm very happy about the sound. The car sounds stock with normal driving, but when you hit 3K+, the CAI and headers make a deep roar. I preordered the Draxas S-pipe to see if there are any power gains or improvement in sound. If that works out, I'll probably do a custom mid-pipe with a highflow cat later on.
#18
Originally Posted by Souljah347
don't the megan headers have a precat? the cat would need to "break in"
I guess I'll just have to wait and keep them on for a while to try them out.