DIY: Megan Racing Midpipe install

FG-JOE · 03-27-2008, 12:00 AM

i bought the megan racing midpipe for the Si. bought from showstoppers. shipping was pretty fast. Overall time for install was about an hour i would say, it wasnt hard to install.

it came with hardware to install the midpipe.

tools used: 14mm,12mm,socket wrench,and WD-40

1st step: jack up the car so its in the air. i used (2) jack stands and a car jack. i used the 2 stands in the front under the doors and the jack under the tow hook in the rear.

2nd step: stray some WD-40 to lubracate the 3 bolts on the cat. i would say leaving soaking for about 10 mintues. even with WD-40 the bolts where pretty tough to loosen up. dont pull the bolts off just yet.

3rd step: loosen the 2 string bolt connecting the axel back. i would recommend using some WD-40 on these too. take off these bolts and lower the axel back.

4th step: pull of the rubber hangers to pull the stock midpipe down. there are 2 hangers.

5th step:unscrew the bolts on the cat, pull down the midpipe. and this is what the inside of the cat looks like.

6th step

ull of the hangers there fairly easy, after dropping the stock midpipe remove from under the car. here is a comparison of the two.

7th step: put the new first part of the midpipe on the end of the cat. (i didnt use the gasket because it didnt fit but you dont really need it) hand tighten the 3 bolts back onto the cat.

8th step: remove the hangers and put them on the second part of the midpipe and put the hangers back on the mounting points.

9th step: use the bolts that are provided by megan and bolt up the first and the second part of the midpipe.

10th step:use the 2 new spring bolt provided by megan and bolt on your axel back.

11th step: finish tightening the bolts and double check everything.

i also put a new tip on my axel back because the tip was pretty dinged up when i bought the car. here are some pics:
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...tchy/003-6.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...tchy/002-3.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...tchy/001-2.jpg

when you turn the car on you can obivously hear the difference. i drove the car and sounds pretty nice, not raspy at all.

after the first moments you drive your car and park it you'll get a new exhaust smell. dont worry its normal. it will go away after a few days of driving.

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07SIK20 · 03-27-2008, 12:04 AM

how much did it cost?

FG-JOE · 03-27-2008, 12:05 AM

about $210.00 with tax and shipping.

thisisdudewhoru · 03-27-2008, 12:09 AM

do they make one for sedan? Is it 2.5in?

FG-JOE · 03-27-2008, 12:13 AM

i would think so because the second part of the midpipe has 3 hangers and the coupe only has 2 hangers...

but the size is 2.25, or atleast thats what it says.

07SIK20 · 03-27-2008, 12:14 AM

o and it should work on aftermarket axle back right? how come i dont see on showstopper website

FG-JOE · 03-27-2008, 12:16 AM

i wouldn't be to sure, it just says that it works with the oem axel back.

FG-JOE · 03-27-2008, 12:17 AM

ShowStoppersUSA :: Award Winning Cars

link to midpipe BTW

07SIK20 · 03-27-2008, 12:27 AM

thanks

***Whocares05050*** · 03-27-2008, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Designed as an OEM replacment Mid-Pipe that can be used in conjunction with the OEM Axle-Back section or any aftermarket Axle-Back system. This system has several tight bends and a heavy and restrictive Resonator; the Megan Racing mid-pipe is constructed of durable T-304 Stainless Steel that is lighter than the OEM piping and has smoother mandrel bends. The Perforated Core resonator is perfect for reducing noise and interior resonance without sacrificing performance while the larger 2.25" piping increases performance through-out the Mid-to-Upper end of the powerband.

***Whocares05050*** · 03-27-2008, 12:32 AM

Anyway you can get a sound clip up? idle, driving, etc. ?

clintonroche · 03-27-2008, 09:15 AM

Would love a sound clip!!!

FG-JOE · 03-27-2008, 09:51 AM

ill try to get one up

ek9toFG · 03-27-2008, 10:35 AM

Looks good, would this work with a race header?

***Whocares05050*** · 03-27-2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ek9toFG

Looks good, would this work with a race header?

Yeah, all its doing is replacing the stock midpipe. same length, bigger diamiter, less restrictive.

FG-JOE · 04-24-2008, 08:37 PM

sound clip up finally.

MutantCheese · 06-18-2008, 03:41 PM

nevermind wrong thread dolp

tcd2004 · 06-23-2008, 02:15 PM

does this add HP at all?

Lan Evo VIII · 06-23-2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcd2004

does this add HP at all?

***xrs54*** · 06-23-2008, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcd2004

does this add HP at all?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lan Evo VIII

03-27-2008, 12:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
FG-JOE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield Age: 18 Posts: 475 Joseph iTrader: 5 / 100%	DIY: Megan Racing Midpipe install(sound clip) i bought the megan racing midpipe for the Si. bought from showstoppers. shipping was pretty fast. Overall time for install was about an hour i would say, it wasnt hard to install. it came with hardware to install the midpipe. tools used: 14mm,12mm,socket wrench,and WD-40 1st step: jack up the car so its in the air. i used (2) jack stands and a car jack. i used the 2 stands in the front under the doors and the jack under the tow hook in the rear. 2nd step: stray some WD-40 to lubracate the 3 bolts on the cat. i would say leaving soaking for about 10 mintues. even with WD-40 the bolts where pretty tough to loosen up. dont pull the bolts off just yet. 3rd step: loosen the 2 string bolt connecting the axel back. i would recommend using some WD-40 on these too. take off these bolts and lower the axel back. 4th step: pull of the rubber hangers to pull the stock midpipe down. there are 2 hangers. 5th step:unscrew the bolts on the cat, pull down the midpipe. and this is what the inside of the cat looks like. 6th stepull of the hangers there fairly easy, after dropping the stock midpipe remove from under the car. here is a comparison of the two. 7th step: put the new first part of the midpipe on the end of the cat. (i didnt use the gasket because it didnt fit but you dont really need it) hand tighten the 3 bolts back onto the cat. 8th step: remove the hangers and put them on the second part of the midpipe and put the hangers back on the mounting points. 9th step: use the bolts that are provided by megan and bolt up the first and the second part of the midpipe. 10th step:use the 2 new spring bolt provided by megan and bolt on your axel back. 11th step: finish tightening the bolts and double check everything. i also put a new tip on my axel back because the tip was pretty dinged up when i bought the car. here are some pics: http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...tchy/003-6.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...tchy/002-3.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...tchy/001-2.jpg when you turn the car on you can obivously hear the difference. i drove the car and sounds pretty nice, not raspy at all. after the first moments you drive your car and park it you'll get a new exhaust smell. dont worry its normal. it will go away after a few days of driving. MySpaceTV Videos: Video Charts: User Videos - All - Today's Top Plays Last edited by FG-JOE; 04-24-2008 at 08:37 PM.

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07SIK20 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 951 SoCal Posts: 379 iTrader: 0 / 0%	how much did it cost? Last edited by 07SIK20; 03-27-2008 at 12:14 AM.

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