Megan Racing 4-2-1 Header
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Megan Racing 4-2-1 Header - 3/31/2007 4:22:58 PM
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Live_4it
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Distributor: Ebay (nissangtrpower)
Product: Megan Racing 4-2-1 header
Car: 88-00 civic/ CRX all models
Price: $162 with shipping and shipping insurance (priced between $160-$180)
Installation: Putting the header on is pretty straight forward. Getting the old stock manifold out can be a little tricky, especially if you live around where it's salty in the winter, and the nuts from manifold to converter haven't been touched in over 5 years. If you have a problem with these, get some rust remover in an aresol can (highly recommend Pb blaster) and drench the nuts and bolts all over, becareful about getting it on plastic parts. Let it sit for atleast 5 min, then try to loosen them again. If still tight repeat the step (I had to do mine 3-4 times till they came loose). Use on other nuts if necessary, after all nuts and bolts are taken off the manifold, neg battery term disconnected, and the o2 sensor is disconnected/or taken off( careful with the o2 sensor don't get liquid on the tip or damage it, expensive and sensitive) drop it down slowly( helps a lot if you have someone to help you drop it down and the other one guide it underneath). Piece header together befor bringing it up from the bottom (make sure you put every piece on tightly), carefully place on the block. Re-attach o2 sensor should fit fine no need for extender harness, apply a little anti-seize to the tip and a little on the thread. Now attach the bottom piece with the doughnut ring on to the converter/exhaust. This could also be a little tricky, if it doesn't line up right. (I just used clamps and strength to line it up to get the thread from the bolt through both holes). Tighten up everything to spec, reattach neg battery terminal and start her up. Let it idle for 10 minutes so the ECU will reconfigure itself, check for a check engine light or any other problems, but should be good to go if you follow through each step and take your time, not a race.
Installation Time: 1 hour - 2+, depending on how much of a pain rusted nuts and parts are on your car, also tools and resources.
Review: For the price $162 very good all around header. I give it a 3.5 / 5 for affordability, style looks, and of course better power. It's no turbo but you will notice the difference especially with nice intake and nice exhaust( cat-back). Comes with one year warranty. It's durable, with good welds, one thing is you might go through midway gasket every couple months if you get one that isn't machined perfectly flat. I might just be an unlucky one, but I am now changeing my 5th gasket. Once I had my mechanic (who makes custom exhausts) put it on in case it was something I was doing wrong, but still went in a couple months.
side note: The reason why megan racing headers are considerably less expensive than DC header's is because they are not technically street legal. You should be fine though unless you live in california.
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< Message edited by Live_4it -- 5/25/2008 2:28:08 PM >
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RE: Megan Racing 4-2-1 Header - 4/1/2007 4:32:06 AM
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blackmetal619
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i live in california
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RE: Megan Racing 4-2-1 Header - 4/2/2007 10:27:04 AM
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rice99ex
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From: Utica, NY (home of The Saranac Brewing Co.) :)
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Is there a way to stop the header from turning that golish color?
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RE: Megan Racing 4-2-1 Header - 4/2/2007 10:44:42 AM
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FlipHKD720
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^ i think that just naturally happesn over time
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RE: Megan Racing 4-2-1 Header - 4/2/2007 12:08:54 PM
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windcalmer
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^^^ No there is no way to stop it. It happens when the steel heats up. I guess if you had the inside ceramic coated it would help some, but stainless steel just does that naturally. That is why you have discoloration around your welds.
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RE: Megan Racing 4-2-1 Header - 4/2/2007 8:37:19 PM
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Live_4it
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I like the bronze and blue color it gets. It shows it's being used.
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