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philly blunt · 10-10-2006, 06:49 PM

well i orderd one about a week ago and here it is, the quality looks excellent and the welds even better, it is fully ported i have some pics of install will be done tommorow, i just made this for those who are skeptic about getting these

Ghost Dancer · 10-10-2006, 07:11 PM

It might be ideal to wait until you put some miles on it before you make a decision either way.

florante rea · 10-10-2006, 08:45 PM

the welds are fairly decent and i can't wait to put them on my car. the price are also reasonable too. reason why welds either cracks is because of heat expansion and temperature changes. a friend and i talked to mack at mckinney. they used the megan manifold on their own cars. always expect the unexpected. any manifold will prone to cracking except stock cast.

slideways2004 · 10-10-2006, 09:31 PM

put some miles on it before you assume how good it is. also, i suggest better gaskets. especially for the turbo one. not sure where to get them for that motor. maybe teh same as sr

KwKouki · 10-10-2006, 09:54 PM

please please please PLEASE get rid of that gasket. They are garbage.

!Zar! · 10-10-2006, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KwKouki

please please please PLEASE get rid of that gasket. They are garbage.

The man speaks the truth.

That gasket is going to be gone in less than a month.

KwKouki · 10-10-2006, 10:52 PM

from what ive been hearing, this manifold is only as good as the engine mounts. As long as the engine doesnt flop everywhere it shouldnt be at risk of cracking the welds. If you are that worried about it cracking, find someone to brace the manifold.

HyperTek · 10-10-2006, 10:52 PM

woah hahaha havent seen a CA18 in a while.. i forgot about those motors..

I didnt know meagan made a ca18 manifold. You should look into cutting down engine vibrations with a engine brace or motor mount, they really help the lifespan of your manifold.

!Zar! · 10-11-2006, 02:37 AM

Not only is quality motor mounts needed, but so is a flexpipe. That makes a great deal of difference also.

Z3NK1 · 10-11-2006, 09:13 AM

My Megan manifold worked great, mind you I took almost every precaution I could to prevent cracking. Engine torque damper, flexpipe, and ceramic coating on manifold and elbow. I used the Megan gasket because I had nothing else at the time of install, and sure enough it blew weeks after which wasn't that much of a surprise. Make sure you lock the nuts on the manifold/turbo flange as well, they're prone to getting loose and causing a headache.

ComptonAssDaniel · 10-11-2006, 09:18 AM

How much did it run you?

Wei240 · 10-11-2006, 11:13 AM

even though it may fit right,
some people say that megan mani's don't improve squat

any way of testing it out (aside from butt dyno)?

sepulchral · 10-12-2006, 08:12 AM

that manifold looks like ass

sepulchral · 10-12-2006, 08:13 AM

megan manifold was a waste of money imo i have one and dont really like it

DP_Michelle G · 10-12-2006, 12:42 PM

thats not a megan manifold.

rotation3x · 12-07-2006, 06:31 PM

Yeah I Dont really like my manifold didnt seem too help improve power actually took alot off the bottom end. just looked good for about 2 weeks if that. and Im looking on this forum b/c I just got done taking my manifold off to find a BLOWN GASKET at the turbo!! And when I get a new gasket I will be putting the STOCK one BACK ON!!

azndummie · 12-08-2006, 10:55 PM

Many drifters seem to like the megan manifolds because of their price, but their quality is mediocre. People just use the megan manifold and just weld it back when it cracks. Some friends that i have that have tried other manifolds have also cracked(I.E. yashio factory, etc.).

articdragon192 · 12-09-2006, 01:26 AM

I wonder how much R&D went into that manifold.

SpdElemts · 12-09-2006, 04:44 PM

hey philly, do you have a problem with the 3rd upper stud from the front of the engine hitting the header? I have the problem and i am wondering if its with other manifolds also.

Thanks, Jeff

420sx · 12-09-2006, 10:52 PM

u guys are haters. u need to know how to make this manifold work, aka coating bracing, pb'ing ur mounts and metal gasket. stop whining

articdragon192 · 12-09-2006, 11:21 PM

A manifold shouldn't be made to work.

Dousan_PG · 12-09-2006, 11:23 PM

haha what a shit mani if u have to 'make' it work
hahaha
some quality
just stick w/ the stocker
no worries there

sblack13 · 12-09-2006, 11:56 PM

1 year here on my mani no complaints, good mounts and good exhaust hangers i'm good to go.
although I did have a ca18 with an aftermarket manifold, never kept the ca long enough to come up with a review.

ilia · 12-10-2006, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by articdragon192

I wonder how much R&D went into that manifold.

What you mean you're supposed to line up the pulses and work on resonance and exhaust flow reversion? NAHHHH just put some damn tubes together and call it a day!

supportTHEezln · 12-10-2006, 05:03 AM

Megan, haha. That's all I have to add.

Max_PSi · 12-10-2006, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotation3x

Yeah I Dont really like my manifold didnt seem too help improve power actually took alot off the bottom end. just looked good for about 2 weeks if that. and Im looking on this forum b/c I just got done taking my manifold off to find a BLOWN GASKET at the turbo!! And when I get a new gasket I will be putting the STOCK one BACK ON!!

Uuuum, did you ever happen to think that the blown gasket at the turbo is what made you lose some of your bottom end?

DrIvEsldEwAyS · 12-10-2006, 08:37 AM

the studs to the turbo will back out EASY, we put lots of thredlock on mine and they backed out in 2 days, so we just welded them on. problem solved

aa87 · 12-10-2006, 11:04 AM

My friend had to weld his on too, it backed out a few times and then they just ended tackin it in.

steelbreeze · 12-10-2006, 01:40 PM

there a decent product for the price.

This is why people choose to use Megan products. Mediocre products for Mediocre setups.

I have one for my sr, and its fine. The nuts came loose once, but since then they were tightened, gasket was changed and no problems since.

Ian · 12-10-2006, 09:09 PM

Here's another tip if you want to "make" it work

Don't use the shit gaskets they give you...get OEM replacement stuff

10-10-2006, 06:49 PM	#1
philly blunt Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: florida Posts: 39 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Megan Racing Manifolds Not Soo Bad well i orderd one about a week ago and here it is, the quality looks excellent and the welds even better, it is fully ported i have some pics of install will be done tommorow, i just made this for those who are skeptic about getting these

10-10-2006, 07:11 PM	#2
Ghost Dancer Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Japanland Posts: 314 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It might be ideal to wait until you put some miles on it before you make a decision either way. __________________ AIM: GDR32Japan YM: GhostDancerJapan

10-10-2006, 08:45 PM	#3
florante rea Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: king of prussia, pa Age: 44 Posts: 1,448 Trader Rating: (43) Feedback Score: 43 reviews	the welds are fairly decent and i can't wait to put them on my car. the price are also reasonable too. reason why welds either cracks is because of heat expansion and temperature changes. a friend and i talked to mack at mckinney. they used the megan manifold on their own cars. always expect the unexpected. any manifold will prone to cracking except stock cast. __________________ fdrea

10-10-2006, 09:54 PM	#5
KwKouki Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Key West, FL Age: 44 Posts: 2,212 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	please please please PLEASE get rid of that gasket. They are garbage. __________________

10-10-2006, 10:52 PM	#7
KwKouki Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Key West, FL Age: 44 Posts: 2,212 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	from what ive been hearing, this manifold is only as good as the engine mounts. As long as the engine doesnt flop everywhere it shouldnt be at risk of cracking the welds. If you are that worried about it cracking, find someone to brace the manifold. __________________

10-10-2006, 09:31 PM	#4
slideways2004 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Age: 38 Posts: 1,706 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	put some miles on it before you assume how good it is. also, i suggest better gaskets. especially for the turbo one. not sure where to get them for that motor. maybe teh same as sr

10-10-2006, 10:52 PM	#8
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	woah hahaha havent seen a CA18 in a while.. i forgot about those motors.. I didnt know meagan made a ca18 manifold. You should look into cutting down engine vibrations with a engine brace or motor mount, they really help the lifespan of your manifold. __________________ Keep it Classy

10-11-2006, 02:37 AM	#9
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Not only is quality motor mounts needed, but so is a flexpipe. That makes a great deal of difference also. __________________

10-11-2006, 09:13 AM	#10
Z3NK1 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary AB, Canada Posts: 30 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My Megan manifold worked great, mind you I took almost every precaution I could to prevent cracking. Engine torque damper, flexpipe, and ceramic coating on manifold and elbow. I used the Megan gasket because I had nothing else at the time of install, and sure enough it blew weeks after which wasn't that much of a surprise. Make sure you lock the nuts on the manifold/turbo flange as well, they're prone to getting loose and causing a headache.

10-11-2006, 09:18 AM	#11
ComptonAssDaniel Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: VA Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How much did it run you?

10-11-2006, 11:13 AM	#12
Wei240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: socal Posts: 1,778 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	even though it may fit right, some people say that megan mani's don't improve squat any way of testing it out (aside from butt dyno)?

10-12-2006, 08:12 AM	#13
sepulchral BANNED Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midlothian. VA Posts: 2,050 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that manifold looks like ass

10-12-2006, 08:13 AM	#14
sepulchral BANNED Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midlothian. VA Posts: 2,050 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	megan manifold was a waste of money imo i have one and dont really like it

10-12-2006, 12:42 PM	#15
DP_Michelle G Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Anaheim/OC Age: 42 Posts: 666 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thats not a megan manifold.

12-07-2006, 06:31 PM	#16
rotation3x Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: virginia Age: 39 Posts: 272 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Yeah I Dont really like my manifold didnt seem too help improve power actually took alot off the bottom end. just looked good for about 2 weeks if that. and Im looking on this forum b/c I just got done taking my manifold off to find a BLOWN GASKET at the turbo!! And when I get a new gasket I will be putting the STOCK one BACK ON!!

12-08-2006, 10:55 PM	#17
azndummie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: orange county Posts: 1,362 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Many drifters seem to like the megan manifolds because of their price, but their quality is mediocre. People just use the megan manifold and just weld it back when it cracks. Some friends that i have that have tried other manifolds have also cracked(I.E. yashio factory, etc.). __________________

12-09-2006, 01:26 AM	#18
articdragon192 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West covina Age: 39 Posts: 6,792 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I wonder how much R&D went into that manifold.

12-09-2006, 04:44 PM	#19
SpdElemts Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Jose, California Age: 36 Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	hey philly, do you have a problem with the 3rd upper stud from the front of the engine hitting the header? I have the problem and i am wondering if its with other manifolds also. Thanks, Jeff __________________ -Jeff Wolfson

12-09-2006, 10:52 PM	#20
420sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Age: 42 Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 420sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	u guys are haters. u need to know how to make this manifold work, aka coating bracing, pb'ing ur mounts and metal gasket. stop whining __________________ hydropgrahics! ls1......

12-09-2006, 11:21 PM	#21
articdragon192 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West covina Age: 39 Posts: 6,792 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	A manifold shouldn't be made to work.

12-09-2006, 11:23 PM	#22
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	haha what a shit mani if u have to 'make' it work hahaha some quality just stick w/ the stocker no worries there __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

12-09-2006, 11:56 PM	#23
sblack13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle Age: 38 Posts: 1,016 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	1 year here on my mani no complaints, good mounts and good exhaust hangers i'm good to go. although I did have a ca18 with an aftermarket manifold, never kept the ca long enough to come up with a review.

12-10-2006, 05:03 AM	#25
supportTHEezln Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 40 Posts: 552 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Megan, haha. That's all I have to add.

12-10-2006, 08:37 AM	#27
DrIvEsldEwAyS Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbia,SC Age: 36 Posts: 351 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the studs to the turbo will back out EASY, we put lots of thredlock on mine and they backed out in 2 days, so we just welded them on. problem solved __________________ -1990 240sx hatch sr20det- gt35r, blah blah blah

12-10-2006, 11:04 AM	#28
aa87 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport, LA Age: 37 Posts: 1,116 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	My friend had to weld his on too, it backed out a few times and then they just ended tackin it in.

12-10-2006, 01:40 PM	#29
steelbreeze Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto Age: 38 Posts: 111 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	there a decent product for the price. This is why people choose to use Megan products. Mediocre products for Mediocre setups. I have one for my sr, and its fine. The nuts came loose once, but since then they were tightened, gasket was changed and no problems since.