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cali yaris · 05-28-2007, 11:25 AM

Now to the question, that Megan header looks pretty much exactly like the stock one from the pics. Are the interior surfaces and joints just smoother? What does Megan say the specific difference is? .. thanks...

Black Yaris · 05-28-2007, 01:20 PM

it is much larger diameter piping, and a much thicker flange

*tk-421* · 05-28-2007, 02:23 PM

Another question: Does this mod really do anything for performance? I've already read a few posts denying this.

Black Yaris · 05-28-2007, 02:26 PM

you get the HP in the higher RPM range, you need to do more mods like; the rest of the exhust and a good intake to get the full effect of the header

*Chris07LB* · 05-28-2007, 03:27 PM

Look at the pics again.. there is a night in day difference from the "look" of the stock pea shooter, compared to the Megan.

cali yaris · 05-28-2007, 08:20 PM

sounds like a worthwhile mod overall. thanks for the DIY post and subsequent tips on installation. I'm glad it's not that much louder (if at all?), that would make me hesitate to do this.

Yaris Omega · 05-29-2007, 12:24 AM

yo chris whats your next project for your yaris

*Chris07LB* · 05-29-2007, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaris Omega

yo chris whats your next project for your yaris

Well being this is still just my work beater car, I'll still being doing more upgrades as I work with a few places putting out some fresh new products to test. Keep an eye out for some pretty cool shit this summer from me.

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...

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.

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.

Nabisco · 08-16-2007, 10:58 AM

Quote:

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

Megan is made in China and usually pushed by any local shyster
so you should be able to locate one easily and just look at the welds, quality, and thickness of the medal used.

DC sports has made a great header for Honda applications in their days. I used to have one and yes, it was ceramic coated. I never had any problems with it or the hardware and gasket it came with.

There is a TRD unit finding it shouldn't be a task. It should be as good as most any Toyota parts and it won't void your warranty if installed by Toyota or Toyota authorized mechanic.

Both DC Sports and TRD units were designed with power gains in mind. The Megan unit, I don't know.

RShatchback · 08-16-2007, 11:43 AM

At the local shop that I buy parts from - there is one other liftback that goes there (I have yet to see it) But when i was talking to my buddy the day i picked up my Greddy exhaust..he said the kid ordered the megan header and ended up coming back to them later complaining there was an exhaust leak that wouldnt go away - they removed it at the shop and it was cracked..

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 08-16-2007, 04:40 PM

that ends my wanting a megan one now......

CASTREX · 08-16-2007, 05:34 PM

Megan is no good. I think all agree. But.... I just got one for $49.95 + $29 shipping.

It doesn't say Megan, but who cares if is the same piece that is retailing at almost $200 in other stores. So if it breaks or leaks is not that big of a deal. To make it better I also found for $20 some Tech Line header ceramic coating. Looks like a pretty easy DIY (painting the header).

About the DC header I would really like to see detail pictures of it. I was looking at the DC ceramic coated header for the Scions (Xa/Xb) and it looked the same as some e-bay knock-offs that retail for less than $50 except for the ceramic coating.
So I hope the DC header for the Yaris is not just a Megan (aka Chinese piece) ceramic coated.

Shoot some pics please!

*Chris07LB* · 08-16-2007, 06:05 PM

Back on topic fella's.

05-28-2007, 01:20 PM	#2
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	it is much larger diameter piping, and a much thicker flange __________________

05-28-2007, 02:23 PM	#3
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,262	Another question: Does this mod really do anything for performance? I've already read a few posts denying this. __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

05-28-2007, 02:26 PM	#4
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	you get the HP in the higher RPM range, you need to do more mods like; the rest of the exhust and a good intake to get the full effect of the header __________________

06-24-2007, 06:18 PM	#9
Blenjar View User's Garage Drives: Black Yaris 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,548	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 __________________ http://www.360voice.com/tag/noobblenjar My Car http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4245 My DJ www.PainlessWolf.com

06-24-2007, 10:26 PM	#10
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,262	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... __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

05-28-2007, 11:25 AM	#1
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,857	Now to the question, that Megan header looks pretty much exactly like the stock one from the pics. Are the interior surfaces and joints just smoother? What does Megan say the specific difference is? .. thanks...

05-28-2007, 03:27 PM	#5
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Look at the pics again.. there is a night in day difference from the "look" of the stock pea shooter, compared to the Megan.

05-28-2007, 08:20 PM	#6
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,857	sounds like a worthwhile mod overall. thanks for the DIY post and subsequent tips on installation. I'm glad it's not that much louder (if at all?), that would make me hesitate to do this.

05-29-2007, 12:24 AM	#7
Yaris Omega Finsh the Fight Drives: soon to be Yaris LB Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Ark "Wake Me When You Need Me" Posts: 89	yo chris whats your next project for your yaris

06-27-2007, 01:58 AM	#11
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,857	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. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

08-15-2007, 06:45 AM	#12
BlackMan_Ink View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris, 4dr Daily Driver Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cerritos, CA Posts: 31	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.

08-16-2007, 12:15 AM	#13
largeorangefont Break'em off some. View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris LB, 04 Cobra Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: So Cal, OC Posts: 854	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.

08-16-2007, 11:43 AM	#15
RShatchback Drives: 07 yaris liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NY Posts: 220	At the local shop that I buy parts from - there is one other liftback that goes there (I have yet to see it) But when i was talking to my buddy the day i picked up my Greddy exhaust..he said the kid ordered the megan header and ended up coming back to them later complaining there was an exhaust leak that wouldnt go away - they removed it at the shop and it was cracked.. __________________ Car forums are kinda like the public library - somepeople are just checking stuff out, and plenty of other people are just telling stories...

08-16-2007, 04:40 PM	#16
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	that ends my wanting a megan one now...... __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

08-16-2007, 05:34 PM	#17
CASTREX Who said Yaris was slow? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris T-Sport 2008 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 1,287	Megan is no good. I think all agree. But.... I just got one for $49.95 + $29 shipping. It doesn't say Megan, but who cares if is the same piece that is retailing at almost $200 in other stores. So if it breaks or leaks is not that big of a deal. To make it better I also found for $20 some Tech Line header ceramic coating. Looks like a pretty easy DIY (painting the header). About the DC header I would really like to see detail pictures of it. I was looking at the DC ceramic coated header for the Scions (Xa/Xb) and it looked the same as some e-bay knock-offs that retail for less than $50 except for the ceramic coating. So I hope the DC header for the Yaris is not just a Megan (aka Chinese piece) ceramic coated. Shoot some pics please!

08-16-2007, 06:05 PM	#18
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Back on topic fella's.

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