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      09-24-2016, 08:52 AM   #1
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Opinions wanted- Megan racing cat-back plus secondary cat delete

After listening to some of the Megan Racing cat-back exhausts with test pipes (primary) I read that it has a decent amount of drone but it sounds amazing! While the cat-back alone, (to me) isn't quite as aggressive as I want it to be. So I was thinking of keeping the OEM mid-section but remove the secondary cats (don't have to worry about MEL) to step it up a little while keeping the resonators (to keep as much drone away as possible) to put me in the happy medium. Not to mention, this exhaust is very affordable, available in Europe, and good quality.

I searched for sound clips/videos and could't find any so far. If anyone can direct me towards a sample that would be great.

Will removing the secondary cats give me a more aggressive not while not adding any drone? I'm aware the this exhaust comes with some amount of drone.
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      09-24-2016, 09:40 AM   #2
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After listening to some of the Megan Racing cat-back exhausts with test pipes (primary) I read that it has a decent amount of drone but it sounds amazing! While the cat-back alone, (to me) isn't quite as aggressive as I want it to be. So I was thinking of keeping the OEM mid-section but remove the secondary cats (don't have to worry about MEL) to step it up a little while keeping the resonators (to keep as much drone away as possible) to put me in the happy medium. Not to mention, this exhaust is very affordable, available in Europe, and good quality.

I searched for sound clips/videos and could't find any so far. If anyone can direct me towards a sample that would be great.

Will removing the secondary cats give me a more aggressive not while not adding any drone? I'm aware the this exhaust comes with some amount of drone.
Here's a video that you may be looking for. I believe he removed his resonators only tho. I'd removed secondary cats and resonators if I were you!
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It will sound like a demon at wot and on down shift rev matches but will drone like crazy. Loved my exhaust but the drones got on small trips made it uncomfortable.
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I have the Megan with aftermarket X-pipe with no secondary cats or resonators. I don't notice any drone at all.
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I have the Megan with aftermarket X-pipe with no secondary cats or resonators. I don't notice any drone at all.
Can you share what x-pipe you have?
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Can you share what x-pipe you have?
Remus Race

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1165447

I posted videos in that thread.
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I have primary hfc and no secondary or resonators....no drone here either....
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