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

*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...

ToTo · 06-25-2007, 03:01 AM

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

*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.

05-28-2007, 02:23 PM	#91
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05-28-2007, 02:26 PM	#92
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06-24-2007, 06:18 PM	#97
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06-24-2007, 10:26 PM	#98
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	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 ]--

06-25-2007, 03:01 AM	#99
ToTo Drives: Toyota Yaris T SPORT Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 110	TRD's got one, doesn't it or is it only 4-1 as well? __________________

05-28-2007, 03:27 PM	#93
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	#94
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	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	#95
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

06-25-2007, 01:49 PM	#101
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Weapon R has my stock header for months now.. i guessing they will have their 4-2-1 complete and on the market shortly.

06-27-2007, 01:58 AM	#102
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	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.

06-27-2007, 02:56 PM	#103
whooppee777 I used to have 1700 posts View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Hatch Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 808	what should the bolts be torqued to? i just ordered my headers today. cant wait!

08-13-2007, 02:45 PM	#105
Nabisco View User's Garage Drives: '08 Honda Fit Sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 45	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.

08-13-2007, 11:03 PM	#108
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	I should have the DC header on my car by the end of the week.

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