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Megan Racing Lower Downpipes Installed

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Installed the Megan Racing Lower Downpipes on my Q50. Install took a couple of hours. Doing it on a 90+ degree day and on the driveway was a PITA, not to mention the issue of rusty bolts(had to use some PB Blaster and wait on some bolts), and being careful not to snap any studs or bolts.

The Megan Racing downpipes replace the stock restrictive factory downpipe with a high flow stainless steel downpipe that improves horsepower and torque to get the most potential from your engine.

A high flow downpipe replaces one of the most restrictive parts of your exhaust system and is an excellent complement to other aftermarket exhaust components such as headers or an exhaust system.

Megan Racing downpipes are stainless steel and polished to a mirror like finish and constructed using beautiful and strong welds. Smooth bends reduce turbulence and give your exhaust the straightest path to reduce back pressure.

Solid quality, and no fitment issues, no CEL. I ended up using my own better quality hardware, and stock gaskets because they ones they provide are not the best quality in comparison to the stock gaskets. I also added high temp RTV, and cleaned the O2's and added anti-seize.

The sound is definitely louder, I can definitely feel the difference having it installed. The car feels quicker, and more torque-y. I dont have any rasp or drone. It gives the car a more deeper, meaner tone, and the revs!!! Oh man the revs and downshifts sounds soooo goood!!!! I will try my best to add some clips.

One thing to note, and Im not sure if its related...Is that after I went on a test drive I was hearing some vibration...Yikes! But after I had a chance to put the car on a lift saw that my X pipe was slightly touching the brace underneath. I didnt have the vibration and noise before the install.

To remedy this I added some spacers/washers and it raise the clearance a bit. That solved my vibration issue, and now the car is running and sounding amazing. I also spoke to BoostInMotion to see if he had the same issue but he just removed the brace altogether for his, so theres an alternative.

Definitely worth the purchase. I got mine new for $155 and after taxes $165.27 from an ebay seller.

I took some pictures (attached) of the overall process.
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My videos are too large to upload for the server, any ideas how I show you guys?
 
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Jon, I was enjoying your thread/post until I saw the MR box on your trunk, now I am going to have nightmares!!! :p

Thanks for sharing. This is definitely, 100%, objectively, no doubt about it, the best bang for the buck combo of LDPs and CB: MR LDPs and Invidia CB. So glad to hear it makes for a good sounding combo with no drone or rasp. Can you take a picture of your tips showing how far they stick out and how centered they are in the exhaust cutouts?

To share your large vid, stick it on a free OneDrive cloud account and share a link.

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Ok GTA, I give up, what is that? Popcorn? A birdhouse? A fire hydrant? :confused:
 
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Nice. Pictures are always welcomed in threads. Videos even more so.
 
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Love it! I installed the AMS coolant expansion Tank today in 90+ and I couldn't take my shirt off after. It literally fused to myself. I dont want to know what it was like for you under that car today.

Luckily when I did my AMS LDPs it was a nice 40 out. I see from the pics you had fun hitting them 3 bolts from the engine room. That and trying to remove the O2 sensors were the worst parts bout the LDP install for me.
 
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Hey bro , im curiou
Installed the Megan Racing Lower Downpipes on my Q50. Install took a couple of hours. Doing it on a 90+ degree day and on the driveway was a PITA, not to mention the issue of rusty bolts(had to use some PB Blaster and wait on some bolts), and being careful not to snap any studs or bolts.

The Megan Racing downpipes replace the stock restrictive factory downpipe with a high flow stainless steel downpipe that improves horsepower and torque to get the most potential from your engine.

A high flow downpipe replaces one of the most restrictive parts of your exhaust system and is an excellent complement to other aftermarket exhaust components such as headers or an exhaust system.

Megan Racing downpipes are stainless steel and polished to a mirror like finish and constructed using beautiful and strong welds. Smooth bends reduce turbulence and give your exhaust the straightest path to reduce back pressure.

Solid quality, and no fitment issues, no CEL. I ended up using my own better quality hardware, and stock gaskets because they ones they provide are not the best quality in comparison to the stock gaskets. I also added high temp RTV, and cleaned the O2's and added anti-seize.

The sound is definitely louder, I can definitely feel the difference having it installed. The car feels quicker, and more torque-y. I dont have any rasp or drone. It gives the car a more deeper, meaner tone, and the revs!!! Oh man the revs and downshifts sounds soooo goood!!!! I will try my best to add some clips.

One thing to note, and Im not sure if its related...Is that after I went on a test drive I was hearing some vibration...Yikes! But after I had a chance to put the car on a lift saw that my X pipe was slightly touching the brace underneath. I didnt have the vibration and noise before the install.

To remedy this I added some spacers/washers and it raise the clearance a bit. That solved my vibration issue, and now the car is running and sounding amazing. I also spoke to BoostInMotion to see if he had the same issue but he just removed the brace altogether for his, so theres an alternative.

Definitely worth the purchase. I got mine new for $155 and after taxes $165.27 from an ebay seller.

I took some pictures (attached) of the overall process. View attachment 93070 View attachment 93071 View attachment 93072 View attachment 93073 View attachment 93074 View attachment 93075 View attachment 93076 View attachment 93077 View attachment 93078 View attachment 93079
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Installed the Megan Racing Lower Downpipes on my Q50. Install took a couple of hours. Doing it on a 90+ degree day and on the driveway was a PITA, not to mention the issue of rusty bolts(had to use some PB Blaster and wait on some bolts), and being careful not to snap any studs or bolts.

The Megan Racing downpipes replace the stock restrictive factory downpipe with a high flow stainless steel downpipe that improves horsepower and torque to get the most potential from your engine.

A high flow downpipe replaces one of the most restrictive parts of your exhaust system and is an excellent complement to other aftermarket exhaust components such as headers or an exhaust system.

Megan Racing downpipes are stainless steel and polished to a mirror like finish and constructed using beautiful and strong welds. Smooth bends reduce turbulence and give your exhaust the straightest path to reduce back pressure.

Solid quality, and no fitment issues, no CEL. I ended up using my own better quality hardware, and stock gaskets because they ones they provide are not the best quality in comparison to the stock gaskets. I also added high temp RTV, and cleaned the O2's and added anti-seize.

The sound is definitely louder, I can definitely feel the difference having it installed. The car feels quicker, and more torque-y. I dont have any rasp or drone. It gives the car a more deeper, meaner tone, and the revs!!! Oh man the revs and downshifts sounds soooo goood!!!! I will try my best to add some clips.

One thing to note, and Im not sure if its related...Is that after I went on a test drive I was hearing some vibration...Yikes! But after I had a chance to put the car on a lift saw that my X pipe was slightly touching the brace underneath. I didnt have the vibration and noise before the install.

To remedy this I added some spacers/washers and it raise the clearance a bit. That solved my vibration issue, and now the car is running and sounding amazing. I also spoke to BoostInMotion to see if he had the same issue but he just removed the brace altogether for his, so theres an alternative.

Definitely worth the purchase. I got mine new for $155 and after taxes $165.27 from an ebay seller.

I took some pictures (attached) of the overall process. View attachment 93070 View attachment 93071 View attachment 93072 View attachment 93073 View attachment 93074 View attachment 93075 View attachment 93076 View attachment 93077 View attachment 93078 View attachment 93079
Hey bro what hardware did you use and where can I find it thank you !
 
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OP, did you get a CEL with the lower cats removed ?

One Q50 guy said he got a P0420 DTC on each bank...The only thing(s) I can think of as
a possible causes are: A) Bad O2's (unlikely), B) Exhaust leak, C) Higher/Lower flow
rate detection by the ECU from larger diameter pipes...?

Then I was thinking maybe he should try a non fouler for the 02 sensors...don't know if
that will work though...

Perhaps a Infiniti tech can be of better service here...

Good luck.
 
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Great job on the write up, I can't wait to install my Megan LDP, and Fast Intentions Cat-Back Exhaust. I just ordered the FI exhaust system. Once It comes in I'll take some pictures of it before and after, and Try and load a sound clip. Also on a side note, is it me or are birds going out of their way to poop on your freshly washed car. haha
 
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If you are going with unresonated LDPs, I hope you got the resonated FI CB?
 
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Just use the spacers with longer bolts.
 
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I used spacers on my cross-member to add a gap between the exhaust piping and no rattle problems. Don't know if that is your problem though. It is simple to do to eliminate the known rattle problem if the cross-member is touching the exhaust piping.
 
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So I got my Invidia Gemini catback installed. Along with Megan racing LDP. All I can say is, I understand why @Jonjostar disappeared, I've been taking every opportunity to drive the car. Thoroughly enjoying the set up. Beautiful tone, no highway drone at cruise speed ~ 115 km/h... feeling the torque gains too. o_Oo_O
 
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Very nice to hear! (y)
 
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I'm just curious, but I'm not sure what rasp sounds like. Can anyone describe the sound or link me to a video of it?
 
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Hi guys
I recently got used set of Megan Racing downpipe. But, I'm debating if I should install them or not, because I'm worried about the lack of bracket on the pipes can cause material fatigue somewhere on the exhaust or turbos with time due to an increase in range of movement with vibrations. Any thoughts if I'm just overthinking it or if I have a point?
 
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I had (still do, uninstalled) the MR LDPs (no bracket) installed for a little while, with no issues. I bought HKS LDPs (with brackets) only for the resonators which didn't help all that much. Adding downstream resonators in my resonator-less CB is what really helped. Personally, I wouldn't worry about it. I say go for it.
 
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Looks right to me. Where/how did you get them?



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