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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 02:20 PM
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jegs.com dc sport $289 free shipping... thats where i got mine after the local speed shop tried to charge me $389 for the same header!
Old Dec 30, 2005 | 07:16 PM
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Where is everyone getting the megan headers so cheap. The lowest price I've found is 180.
Old Dec 30, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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There was a place in the classified area that had them really cheap for a while... don't know if it's still there....

180 is still a decent price for a header setup...
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 04:58 AM
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NO offense...but the MR and Alphawerks are cheap because they are low quality...Theres already a thread on here about a header that cracked (one or the other)

DC sports is an AEM owned company, so you pretty much know you're getttin top quality product
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 06:43 AM
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the draxas header will be out around feb/march... keep an eye out, im sure you will be impressed

www.draxas.com
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 10:49 AM
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If ANY Megan header cracks within the One-Year warranty, it will automatically be replaced after providing a proof-of-purchase. The cases are RARE as I've only heard of a Pin-Hole leak from two people. If after that one year warranty passes.. they will probably give you a REALLY GOOD DEAL on one. Or... so I hear...
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 01:47 PM
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audiobahntc said:
NO offense...but the MR and Alphawerks are cheap because they are low quality...Theres already a thread on here about a header that cracked (one or the other)

DC sports is an AEM owned company, so you pretty much know you're getttin top quality product
Sorry, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I saw a thread on a cracked DC header waaaaaay before any threads on cracked AW or MR.
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 03:45 PM
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thats okay, I feel safer takin my chances with a reputable well known AEM company like DC sports as opposed to a relative unknown Jap company like alphawers..IMO
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 04:21 PM
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Megan Racing has been good to me.... Love that header
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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No offense to you WEdrivescions, but IMHO megan racing is REAL cheap stuff.
Old Dec 31, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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Price per performance, it's hard to beat.



My megan header arrives friday.
Old Jan 2, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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Alphawerks has the best dyno both hp and tq gains. And the thread on a cracked header is b/c they didn't use the support brackets on the bottom! I had my AW Header on my car over 10,000 and no issues with cracks.
Old Jan 2, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by toyota_scion_tc
Alphawerks has the best dyno both hp and tq gains. And the thread on a cracked header is b/c they didn't use the support brackets on the bottom! I had my AW Header on my car over 10,000 and no issues with cracks.
Its ridiculously easy to fake/alter/manipulate dynographs. This is why most pro tuners don't go looking around on ebay for the CHeapest parts they can find...They go with the proven, reputable company with the best track record.

Its not about price/performance, well at least it SHOULD be about Quality.

Megan and Alphawerks=Low
Dc Sports/AEM =High
Old Jan 2, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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Here's the catch, how many of us are pro tuners?


I'm all about bang-for-buck. IF the megan header cracks, it'll get replaced by another.
Old Jan 2, 2006 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by senseiturtle
Here's the catch, how many of us are pro tuners?


I'm all about bang-for-buck. IF the megan header cracks, it'll get replaced by another.
I hear ya (bang for buck) but that also spells hassle (eg. when it cracks and you have to order a new one, wait for it come in, be without yur car while its installed! etc...)

BtW, my best friend is a pro tuner...I'm def not....but i still know whats good.
Old Jan 2, 2006 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by audiobahntc
Originally Posted by toyota_scion_tc
Alphawerks has the best dyno both hp and tq gains. And the thread on a cracked header is b/c they didn't use the support brackets on the bottom! I had my AW Header on my car over 10,000 and no issues with cracks.
Its ridiculously easy to fake/alter/manipulate dynographs. This is why most pro tuners don't go looking around on ebay for the CHeapest parts they can find...They go with the proven, reputable company with the best track record.

Its not about price/performance, well at least it SHOULD be about Quality.

Megan and Alphawerks=Low
Dc Sports/AEM =High
That's funny I had a dc sports header once and it cracked on me. And about the dyno this was done by companies that had no affiliation with any of the manufacturers! One company did dyno test on all of these parts, I am not going off of the manufacturers site!
Old Jan 2, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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AARONTRINI85..... where is the megan header 150 shipped? i cant find that anywhere...
Old Jan 2, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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I've had my Megan header for 6 months now and even in the frigid Chicago weather I have no problems. I think it's the best sounding header by far and the power improvement was easily felt.

I'm not sure why everyone questions the quality, it sure seems good to me.
Old Jan 2, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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Megan racing and alphawerks are just widely considered to be 2nd tier companies. Maybe they make decent headers for the tc...but my point still stands.
Old Jan 3, 2006 | 03:27 AM
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audiobahntc, get a life

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