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Old 11-26-08, 11:27 AM
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I've been to the Megan website, and where they have the mid pipes, I don't see one for the Lexus. Which one do I get?

I also want to buy some headers for my car. I've been seeing Megan and Mazzuri headers are popular. Opinions, reviews?
Old 11-26-08, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by g0tpersian
I've been to the Megan website, and where they have the mid pipes, I don't see one for the Lexus. Which one do I get?

I also want to buy some headers for my car. I've been seeing Megan and Mazzuri headers are popular. Opinions, reviews?
I think Megan originally made a full exhaust system from the stock manifolds back to the tail pipe. The mid-pipe is just one part of the complete system. Many already have axle-back exhaust so they prefer to just add the mid-pipe as they bolt right in. So look in the full exhaust section for details.

Mazzuri's quality and service are top notch from my experience. I don't know anyone that has the Megan headers for comparison however.

There is a hugh library of information about headers on this and other sites. Happy searching.
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Here is the midpipe http://rmsdistributing.com/megan-rac.../i-128547.aspx
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Megan has offer the header
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To those who purchased the megan mid pipe from m1, how much did you pay for it on an is350?

Also, it takes away drone? What if I like the drone? Is there a way to keep it? =]
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I paid around 400 for mine from m1 a while back. I think the droning will depend on the intake and exhaust you have. With my f-sport intake and tanabe exhaust I don't hear much droning unless I pass 2500 rpm.
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What exactly does would the megan midpipe change if you already have tanabe and intake regarding the sound in general
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I paid around 400 for mine from m1 a while back. I think the droning will depend on the intake and exhaust you have. With my f-sport intake and tanabe exhaust I don't hear much droning unless I pass 2500 rpm.
400 is sucha rip off for a stupid pipe haha. Whatever. It seems like I can't beat that price anyway. I guess I have to suffer. I have the Lexus HKS and k&n intake. So, I dunno. It'll probably be about the same for me then.
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Is there a noticeable diff in sound from using megan midpipe on a tanabe axle back?
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Originally Posted by Pivo154
Is there a noticeable diff in sound from using megan midpipe on a tanabe axle back?
Yes. May not notice it in the beginning, but there is definitely one, which is why I want one =] MUST HAVE MORE NOISE =]
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Is it just all NOISE though? I was under the impression that the midpipes generally stopped the droning while on the highway and mid-throttle hill climbing. Am I wrong?
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Originally Posted by eric_r_ho
Is it just all NOISE though? I was under the impression that the midpipes generally stopped the droning while on the highway and mid-throttle hill climbing. Am I wrong?

if thats true i might have to get one. the drone is annoying me
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Does anyone know if the megan headers fit the is350?

THey're advertised for the 250.

http://www.meganracing.com/products/...d=466&catid=67
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Originally Posted by g0tpersian
Does anyone know if the megan headers fit the is350?

THey're advertised for the 250.

http://www.meganracing.com/products/...d=466&catid=67
Physically fit? Sure.

Are a good idea? Probably not.

The engines are significantly different in total displacement, so it'd be impossible for the same size headers to be properly sized (in terms of the size of the pipes) for both engines.
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Originally Posted by Kurtz
Physically fit? Sure.

Are a good idea? Probably not.

The engines are significantly different in total displacement, so it'd be impossible for the same size headers to be properly sized (in terms of the size of the pipes) for both engines.
Why is it not a good idea?


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