Anyone Know Anything About The MEGAN Axle Backs For the GE8s
I've done that on almost every car I've owned. There are "good" shops that charge an arm and a leg for any work, which with a decent muffler, would cost close to an axle back, but I just go over to the place by me and hand the guy $50 and my muffler. I hover over him too.
This time, I just want something predictable, nice looking/fitting, and that has some market value for an easier resell. That is often an overlooked point when talking about some DIY parts vs. the brand name kits. I know it's stupid, but that's the way it is.
This time, I just want something predictable, nice looking/fitting, and that has some market value for an easier resell. That is often an overlooked point when talking about some DIY parts vs. the brand name kits. I know it's stupid, but that's the way it is.
A) a direct bolt on (meaning you have to have correct flanges and not a hack and weld job)
B) a universal muffler with a reputable name (only certain magnaflows comes to my mind)
If you take these extra steps... your chances of getting a few doughs back when time to sell is good at best.
sound is amazing...was driving with the gf yesterday and my car and the sti next to me sounded identical lol. its a clean exhaust sound does not sound like a ricey 4banger its so hard to describe and the sound clips dont give it justice.
with that said mine is louder because the resonator has been taken off my bpipe.
with just the axleback this would be a VERY SILENT option.
with that said mine is louder because the resonator has been taken off my bpipe.
with just the axleback this would be a VERY SILENT option.
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I installed mine this morning. I think it sounds awesome, definitely not super loud in the car. It comes with a silencer that I'm going to try and remove to see what difference it makes.
Unfortunately the thing is really stuck in there so I emailed Megan for their advice. If I dont hear from em by this afternoon I'll try to pull it after a drive to see if the heat will help...
Unfortunately the thing is really stuck in there so I emailed Megan for their advice. If I dont hear from em by this afternoon I'll try to pull it after a drive to see if the heat will help...
why would you go from hks to megan? i really don't mean any disrespect, but hks is a pretty reputable company that does actual RnD along with Greddy and Tanabe where all of these axle-backs have shown realistic power gains.
upgrade in my eyes
did not want the cannon look of the hks anymore
wanted something different, this style and price caught my eye so i jumped on it.....
pretty sure the megan part wont blow my car up.
and no offense taken ghettoboy
to me $220 for a LOOK and Sound I dig > another close to $200-250 for a "proven" 5hp gain.
at gains like that id be better of throwing a 20 to ebay for a "20HP performance chip"
again thats how I view it.
poser-fake-loser whatever that makes me. just being real
did not want the cannon look of the hks anymore
wanted something different, this style and price caught my eye so i jumped on it.....
pretty sure the megan part wont blow my car up.
and no offense taken ghettoboy
to me $220 for a LOOK and Sound I dig > another close to $200-250 for a "proven" 5hp gain.
at gains like that id be better of throwing a 20 to ebay for a "20HP performance chip"
again thats how I view it.
poser-fake-loser whatever that makes me. just being real
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Update: Half a sec with some vice grips and POP!
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You guys must have purchased the Model Number : MR-ABE-HF09DS. I was thinking about purchasing the Model Number : MR-ABE-HF09OE. I was afraid the first one might be a little too loud even with the silencer. Any thoughts?
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It might be, but honestly with the silencer in it's pretty quiet. I get a nice rumble up to about 3k and then it gets drowned out by my intake. Definitely not overly intrusive. With the silencer out, it is MUCH louder. Sounds awesome, but very noticeable.
If you are worried about noise the one you are looking at will be quieter and a better bet, unless you have a aesthetic preference between the two...
If you are worried about noise the one you are looking at will be quieter and a better bet, unless you have a aesthetic preference between the two...