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Old 08-05-09, 06:18 PM
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Default Megan vs. Invidia

I'm buying a MID-pipe soon, and now there is a new contender. Invidia or Megan?
Old 08-05-09, 06:20 PM
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i would like to know as well

any hp gains of the two and sound difference

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Old 08-05-09, 06:23 PM
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Invidia has not provided any dyno proof performance gain yet..
but they said they are working on it

the only difference that I know is that Megan Midpipe will push your exhaust further out so that your exhaust tip will be more visible
Old 08-05-09, 06:48 PM
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I doubt there will be much performance gain - this was not demonstrated with the Megan midpipe, and I don't think Invidia can improve much on the design.

I would like to hear the sound! Although, that can be very subjective since it can be paired with multiple axle-back exhausts.

If fitment is precise, I'd probably go with the Invidia.
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What about sound?
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i too was deciding between the two. it seams like invidia and megan are both cheaper brands, compared to HKS, Apexi, etc etc. just would like to know which one was of higher quality.
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just a question...how far will the megan exhaust get pushed out? i have the hipower HKS...also...the megan midpipe doesn't delete the secondary cats right? also, i read on here that it reduces drone and increases the loudness outside..anyone can vouch for that?

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Old 08-11-09, 07:34 PM
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The megan midpipes can also be used w/ any aftermarket piece as well..
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Originally Posted by w1ck3d64
just a question...how far will the megan exhaust get pushed out? i have the hipower HKS...also...the megan midpipe doesn't delete the secondary cats right? also, i read on here that it reduces drone and increases the loudness outside..anyone can vouch for that?
I'm not sure how it will work with HKS hipower, but I know that megan midpipe reduced the drone and increase the loudness outside when I used that with Tanabe exhaust
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well since i have the tanabe, maybe ill pair it with the megan
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Originally Posted by SeOuLiS250
I'm not sure how it will work with HKS hipower, but I know that megan midpipe reduced the drone and increase the loudness outside when I used that with Tanabe exhaust
less drone = happy me

so are the secondary cats still there or no?
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Originally Posted by w1ck3d64
less drone = happy me

so are the secondary cats still there or no?
On the megan mid-pipe, two resonators are in place of the secondary cats. On the invidia, there are no secondary cats, nor resonators except the main one.
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So...the verdict???
Which is better?
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just got it today and shot right over to tommy at music box...

i am pleased very pleased with the sound considering i dont have an axle back just hks filter and joez pipe.

i'll follow up a week later once it has settled in.
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Originally Posted by phil9892
On the megan mid-pipe, two resonators are in place of the secondary cats. On the invidia, there are no secondary cats, nor resonators except the main one.
thanks for the info the only reason why i ask is that i'm not sure if the 350 will pass emissions just on the primary cats...or am i wrong...if it passes emissions...my CC is ready for the midpipes lol


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