I just installed my exhaust and I'm looking to complete my installation. I am looking for best gains and price for a header and downpipe combo for my Megan exhaust. I have a 2.4L and have done a little research. I figure this is probably my best bet to receive opinions and personal experience.

My Megan exhaust is 2.5" piping with a 4" tip. I'm not sure if I should get exact piping or move up to 3" downpipe with 2.5" exit or what my combinations should be. I'm new at this so go easy on me. Thanks!

So, let's get this done.

Anyone?

 

zzp combo seems to be the best bang for the buck

 

Vibrant imo seems like the best, zzp reviews says that the dp "whistles" and that they send crappy bolts. i went with the Cobalt adiction V1 and xtc downpipe, although im getting my CA header ceramic coated cuz i dont like wut happens to the paint.

 

whats a dp whistle?

 

go with the c/a downpipe and header..best bang for the buck..im rockin it

 

damn double post... for the whistle comment go to zzp's website and read the reviews.. i guess it makes a high pitch noise, thats annoying

 

I've heard that ZZP breaks often. So that's out of the question. I was looking at C/A header and downpipes. How long have you had them installed?

Is the XTC downpipe made by C/A? Is that their version of the downpipe?

 

my xtc dp and ca header was on for a few days so far not bad but i hate the noise of the cat

 

Which version of the cat did you go with? A lot of people say highflow cats are raspy sounding.

 

yup it is. the xtc dp is basically vibrant pipe with vibrant cat (says on the pipe)

i have the highflow cat, its not raspy but it has this annoying rattleish sound to it when revved, ill try to get a vid if you want

 

if ur cats already rattling somethings probably loose.

 

If you could, please. Thanks! When it says "DownPIPE without cat converter (2.5")" that means that there's no catalytic converter at all? Isn't that illegal in most states?

 

yes, no cat at all and it's illegal and very very raspy

 

thats exactly wut it means. its against emissions but if u have a connection its easy

 

Just wait till you hear my car at the meet..........im sure that'll make your mind up for you!

CA header + XTC 2.5" de-cat downpipe + ARK N2 cat-back. It sounds ****** sick man....trust me!

Also, i've been cat-less since November '06.....had my car inspected and everything.....still never got in trouble for not having a cat. I think some people just need to man up, lol. (j/k guys!)

 

haha i really want to hear how ur car sounds...too bad i live far away

 

I'll try to find someone with a video camera and get sound clips for everyone. I know i've been saying how badass my exhaust sounds forever now........and still never got any clips, lol.

 

haha i was wondering....

im gonna grab my vid cam and film my exhaust now....brb guys

 

Yeah, that'll probably help make my decision. Ark and Megan are sort of similar so it should be a similar setup I'm looking to hear.

 

My thoughts exactly. Biggest difference between the two is the ARK is angled and the Megan isn't. Other than that, both are 2.5" w/ resonators........so im imagining they should sound mighty similar.

 

Definitely. Ark also has a half inch bigger tip than Megan which isn't too big of a difference either.

 

Ah, forgot about that. Heres a close up of my exhaust installed for a reference pic.

 

Dont blame ZZP for poor installation. It is the installers responsibility to be sure that the fasteners are not over/under torqued. The ZZP gives you every option that you could ever want 1.5" or 1.75" primaries, 2.5" or 3" DP, High Flow CAT or no CAT, Stainless or mild steel and Ceramic Coat.

Honestly the best you can get for a N/A 2.4 is 1.5" primaries and a 2.5" CATted DP.

 

the video is ready

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoXi0GCQ3Mo

CA Header, XTC DP with cat 2.5" and stock cat back exhaust. didnt go crazy on the throttle tho. hope you guys like it

EDIT: Last acceleration was with window up, the rest is down

 

sounds pretty pimp man! i think i am going to go that route this summer.

now what is the difference between the two thats on the website?