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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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can someone confirm that these are megan headers and that they are crap. Starting to here bad things about them and dont wont them on my car if there no good. Also some advice on were to buy non-crap headers for a reasonable price would be good cheers

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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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can someone confirm that these are megan headers and that they are crap. Starting to here bad things about them and dont wont them on my car if there no good. Also some advice on were to buy non-crap headers for a reasonable price would be good cheers

Im 99% sure that they are, they look exactly the same as the ones i bought, did you buy them off flea bay ?.

As in your previous thread, its not just me ive read quite a few reports of the faliure of these, also at high revs they sound very tinny due to the thin construction of the walls.
I purchased a set of GT spec 2 headers with separate 3 bolt up pipe from Andy Forrest for a good price, they are very good quality systems.
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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They look exactly the same as Megan but there the ebay ones I THINK. Alot of people say there the same. They seem to crack ALOT esp when heat wrapped. The below threads may help.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=910597&highlight=Megan+headers

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...=Megan+headers

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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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Im 99% sure that they are, they look exactly the same as the ones i bought, did you buy them off flea bay ?.

As in your previous thread, its not just me ive read quite a few reports of the faliure of these, also at high revs they sound very tinny due to the thin construction of the walls.
I purchased a set of GT spec 2 headers with separate 3 bolt up pipe from Andy Forrest for a good price, they are very good quality systems.
yeah, im collecting em tomorrow night, i think ill have to resell, i think i might look into having the standard headers polished and ported, im only after between 300 and 320 bhp, i already have a full decat on a MY00 uk and a vf28 turbo to buy soon, what else do you think ill need to reach 300bhp?
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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Tried to put pic up there but cant get it.

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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by sharpydoo
yeah, im collecting em tomorrow night, i think ill have to resell, i think i might look into having the standard headers polished and ported, im only after between 300 and 320 bhp, i already have a full decat on a MY00 uk and a vf28 turbo to buy soon, what else do you think ill need to reach 300bhp?

walboro fuel pump
tek 3 remap
better intercooler, front mount better ,
will need an induction kit if fitting a fmic , K+N best for my00

heres my mods, recently made 348 bhp and 362 lbs/ft torque

IHI VF 34 ROLLER BEARING TURBO
K+N 57i
550CC INJECTORS
GT SPEC HEADERS , WRAPPED
H+S DOWNPIPE OPEN NECK 3"
REVOLUTION 3" DECAT SYSTEM
NGK PFB7R SPARK PLUGS
LIGHTENED PULLEYS
MAGNECOR HT LEADS
WALBORO FUEL PUMP , 255 LT/PH
AUTOBAHN 66 FRONT MOUNT INTERCOOLER
R.C.M MODIFIED OIL PUMP
RE-MAPPED FOR OPTIMAX BY BOB RAWLE DEVELOPMENTS
SAMCO HOSES ALL ROUND
BAILEYS VENTURI DUMP VALVE - VTA
3-PORT BOOST SOLENOID
EXEDY ORGANIC CLUTCH
LIGHTENED FLYWHEEL
PPG STRAIGHT CUT HELICAL GEARSETS

scuse the caps , i have it all saved on my note pad thingy
if its 320 ish your after then get harvey or david (APi) to port / wrap your standard headers , better than megan.
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 06:36 PM
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megan sh*t
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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megan sh*t
Money, Don't beat around the bush mate , come right out and say what you think

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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 05:40 PM
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if anyone wants any **** megan headers that blow up in 6 months, let me know, there nice and shiney £200ono
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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Question megan headers

must disagree,have had megan headers fitted for over a year with no problems, maybe just lucky.
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 4wheel
must disagree,have had megan headers fitted for over a year with no problems, maybe just lucky.
were your headers wrapped?
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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Thumbs up megan headers

yes,they are wrapped
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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I agree they're crap! I had a set and they lasted 9 months before cracking, prob due to the thin wall thickness.

I've also noticed that the small drain hole in the cover of the offside bonnet vent drains directly above the manifold and surely water dripping onto a hot manifold is never a good idea esp if its of a thin wall construction? Has anyone else noticed this?
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 03:48 PM
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Yes usually results in steam coming out of the bonnet vent after washing car
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 03:59 PM
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Anyone found a solution as this must contribute to many of the header failures?
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by P1 FEK
Anyone found a solution as this must contribute to many of the header failures?

This wont have any contribution to the faliures. The faults with them is poor construction, ie, welding, thin walls, not tested.
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