Megan Header Install [pics] - Page 6 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Blenjar · 06-24-2007, 06:18 PM

I might buy one next week since it helps in mid and higher RPM..which is what I need for my daily highway driving.

-- Blen

*tk-421* · 06-24-2007, 10:26 PM

I'm still waiting on a 4-2-1 header to come out.
I've heard from a reliable source that it might be in the works as we speak...

*tk-421* · 06-25-2007, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToTo

TRD's got one, doesn't it or is it only 4-1 as well?

TRD's Vitz header is a 4-1:
http://trdparts.jp/english/parts_exhaust.html

*Chris07LB* · 06-25-2007, 01:49 PM

Weapon R has my stock header for months now.. i guessing they will have their 4-2-1 complete and on the market shortly.

cali yaris · 06-27-2007, 01:58 AM

OK, so I got my Megan header on today.

1. It's a lot louder.
2. It "feels" like there is more mid-range pull.
3. It really is louder.

As soon as I have enough miles on my car, I'm going to do a few dyno pulls to see where she's at.

whooppee777 · 06-27-2007, 02:56 PM

what should the bolts be torqued to? i just ordered my headers today. cant wait!

BlackMan_Ink · 08-13-2007, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

OK, so I know you guys are wondering where the fuck the dyno results are.

Sunday rolls around and I pop open the install DIY and see that I need a 3/4 inch drive ratchet. Well, I decide I am going to try and torque those bolts off with a 1/2 inch drive, because I had honestly never seen a 3/4 inch ratchet and wasn't convinced I could easily find one. Took the heat shield off, got the car up on stands, and crawl under there... not happening. Chris wasn't kidding. You need some serious leverage for those collector bolts, as they are torqued to 32 lb/ft. Well, I go out and find a 3/4 inch drive ratchet at Autozone (surprisingly) but they don't sell any adapters or sockets for it. I then tried Sears hardware, regular Sears, Advanced Autoparts, Lowes, and Home Depot. Nothing. Called the dyno shop to see if he had one sitting around, and that was a big fat no. I was shit outta luck. So, I ordered a 3/4 inch female to 1/2 inch male adapter from Amazon.com and upon reception of that (should be here soon after Christmas) I will install the new header and go to the dyno shop.

Sorry for the teaser... of course the one tool I need seems to be a tool that you can't get without dropping thousands on a master mechanic's toolbox. God dammit. I'll update when I get the adapter and get the new header on. Sorry guys!

On the bright side, I now have a ratchet big enough to kill a large individual.

Chinocharles how much was the 3/4 to 1/2 connector piece?...I'm having the same problem getting the bolt off the bracket...all the other bolts came off easy but there's no room in the damn compartment to move the ratchet and hold the wrench to the nut on the other side of the bracket...plz help another noob mechanic.

Nabisco · 08-13-2007, 02:45 PM

I really don't mean to pee in anyone's Wheaties but I would rather pay more for the TRD unit, or one from a real manufacturer. Megan stuff is designed to make money not power. I have seen several of their manifolds fail. It is cheap mass produced Chinese merchandise.

BlackMan_Ink · 08-13-2007, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nabisco

I really don't mean to pee in anyone's Wheaties but I would rather pay more for the TRD unit, or one from a real manufacturer. Megan stuff is designed to make money not power. I have seen several of their manifolds fail. It is cheap mass produced Chinese merchandise.

Fail how? Does TRD make a manifold for the Yaris?

*Chris07LB* · 08-13-2007, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackMan_Ink

Chinocharles how much was the 3/4 to 1/2 connector piece?...I'm having the same problem getting the bolt off the bracket...all the other bolts came off easy but there's no room in the damn compartment to move the ratchet and hold the wrench to the nut on the other side of the bracket...plz help another noob mechanic.

Home Depot or Lowes will have them for around 5 bucks.

largeorangefont · 08-13-2007, 11:03 PM

I should have the DC header on my car by the end of the week.

*Chris07LB* · 08-14-2007, 05:56 PM

Nice!

Make a new post an tell us all about it. Im up for a change if its worth the time changing it.

largeorangefont · 08-15-2007, 01:15 AM

I get the car back Thursday..I'll have lots of pics of whatever they have put on it.

Terrorize · 08-15-2007, 02:46 AM

Hmm...i saw the DC header...looks good too...i'm actually in the market for a header...

I was on DC Sports website and was surprised at all the parts they have for my yaris S sedan!

Header, Exhaust, and front and rear strut bar...

Questions is...which company would make a better header? DC or Megan??

BlackMan_Ink · 08-15-2007, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris07LB

Home Depot or Lowes will have them for around 5 bucks.

Thanx, I couldn't find one @ either of those so I got to feel like a dumbass when I went to PepBoys and they had it. Got my pair of headers on getting the exhaust this weekend...I hope...thanx again from another wrench-tarted tuner fiend.

BlackMan_Ink · 08-15-2007, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terrorize

Hmm...i saw the DC header...looks good too...i'm actually in the market for a header...

I was on DC Sports website and was surprised at all the parts they have for my yaris S sedan!

Header, Exhaust, and front and rear strut bar...

Questions is...which company would make a better header? DC or Megan??

I chose Megan cause DC header is ceramic coated and I didn't want to pay extra to keep the heat down knowing I just want a more powerful daily driver. I don't plan on hitting the track any time soon.

BlackMan_Ink · 08-15-2007, 06:45 AM

Has anyone checked out the ARP 12mm bolts for their headers. I wasn't too happy with the bolts that shipped with the headers, and I know ARP makes performance bolts for a stronger connection.

largeorangefont · 08-16-2007, 12:15 AM

So my car is done, I pick it up tomorrow. It will have a header and strut bars, but no axleback supposedly. I was kind of hoping for the axleback, I saw the pics of the prototype on my car and it looks good, but I guess it is not ready quite yet.

I'll post pics tomorrow after I get it back.

06-24-2007, 06:18 PM	#91
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