i was wondering if there are any differences between the two?
and which one is better.

 

I think the HKS is only an axleback and the megan is a catback. The Megan exhaust is 2 1/2 in. piping opposed to the HKS being 2 1/4 in.

And the HKS is more expensive.

That's my $.02

 

sorry im new to the whole exhaust thing.
whats the diff between axle and catback?

 

axleback is piping only to where ur rear axle is. cat-back is bigger piping all the way back to the s-pipe.

 

megan...

more piping for cheaper price!

 

Anybody know of dyno results for Megan exhausts?

 

i think i read it's 10-15 hp gain. i dunno if that's crank or at the wheels. just go with megan. it's catback...

doesn't the megan have that 2.25 inlet?

both are $350 shipped in the sponsored sales.

 

Megan exhaust gives 4-5 hp gain whereas the HKS hi power gives a 12-16hp gain...big difference if you ask me and the price difference is only $70. I'd say the HKS is worth it. Also the megan sounds a little tinney whereas the HKS is a nice throaty sound. I'd go HKS...oh wait...i already did

 

12-16 from an axleback?! o_O wow that's good numbers

 

12-16hp on an axleback? What proof do you have to support these claims? You have a dyno with a before and after? Its kind of hard to believe that an axleback will give that much. Not trying to bust your ***** just pretty much wanting some proof of the gain before I jump on the bandwagon.

 

i dont thing an exhaust can get you that much HP.

 

i think u might have read it wrong i have the hks from what ive read it only gives me a 3 hp gain im switching to the new megan when it comes out

 

I hate to rain on your parade but there is no possible way you gained 16 horsepower out of an exhaust that's piping is like 1/8" of an inch larger than stock. Sound wise I can't comment but there is no way you got 16 out of just the exhaust, maybe if you put it and the intake on together which is a little more believable but not out of the exhaust.

 

well it's 10-15 for the megan.

One of Megan Racing's strongest products, the Cat-Back System is made by SUS 304 Stainless Steel with fully polished surface, CNC machined flanges and are mandrel bent. Its aggressive styling, and deep, strong tone are just part of the MR Cat-Back. It is also able to improve horse power and performance with its straight-through design. We have 2.5” piping and 3” piping for certain models, a tip that is specially designed to reach the maximum performance, and have a perfect match on body styling. As a direct bolt on, each Cat-Back comes with 12 months warranty.

Series:

- Drift-Spec

Our new cat back system represents the drift-spec style to give it a more agressive look. The exhaust is angled up towards the corner of the bumper. Regarding on each car, each bumper, it will vary on how it sets.
Spec:

- For TC 04-05

- 4" tip with 5.5" width muffler

- Removable double-layer silencer, 2.5" piping with 2.25" inlet.

- Mid pipe with built-in resonator

- 100% stainless steel with polish finish

- Producing strong, deep and noticable sound

- Direct bolt-on application

- Gain 10-15 more horse power, faster response

- Comes with one gaskets, bolts & nuts

- Warranty included

- Price: $365.00


Remark: Pictures are showing samples only.


http://www.meganracing.com/products/...asp?prodid=432



i call bs on the hks.

my parade/march is true. they claim that.

 

after my install of the HKS the dyno showed a 11hp gain and if i had a scanner i would scan it and show you the proof. I'm sorry to rain on the doubters parade, but that's the facts...you can believe it or not i really don't care...i was just tryin to help the original poster make a decision.

 

i hate how the megan exhaust comes out of the back sideways.
is it like that for the HKS?

 

yup

 

HKS exhaust + intake. hehe.

 

umm, you have it wrong bro.. and HKS says themselves that it will yield a MAX of 5hp..its only an axle back.

as far as im concerned, i would rather get a CAT-BACK..which on our cars is from the s-pipe back(downpipe)..and a axle back which is just a muffler added to your stock ehxaust(just simplifying it for the guy).

they both look similar, but IMHO the MR looks better than the HKS because the muffler doesnt house fifteen illegal aliens, while the HKS does.

however megan just came out with the V3 catback, and its a little better, not a good flowing however due to the design, but some may say it looks better. i like DRIFT spec exhaust, the tilted ones, but its all up to you.

i can get you the megan racing V2(slanted exhaust) for about 250-280 if you are local..and the HKS for about 320-350. so think about it less yields for more money, or more HP for less money..the answer is simple

AND to those who say that megan racing is cheap or what not, and that their quality is ____, you are completely incorrect. Megan racing is building itself a very good name nowadays, and are coming out with products that not only rival there competitition, but completely smother it... i am in no way shape or form afillitiated with them, i just know my products.

pm if you need any help for anything..it will be faster, and you will not get all of these BS posts.

 

boo. i hate how it comes out the back, sideways.
are there any other exhausts that are good and come out just straight?