MAPerformance's coated megan 02
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Sep 25, 2009, 08:00 AM
#20
In regards to the Titek or the Megan, (prefer the Titek as it's larger inside) it would be great if you guys can fabricate the support tab like in the following thread as a value added service
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...g-bracket.html.
The support tab allows you to secure the bottom part of the O2 housing to the engine block, so that it relieves the stress from the exhaust manifold.
As for my request to support the stock heatshield - probably not needed as it would be redundant as it will be coated.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...g-bracket.html.
The support tab allows you to secure the bottom part of the O2 housing to the engine block, so that it relieves the stress from the exhaust manifold.
As for my request to support the stock heatshield - probably not needed as it would be redundant as it will be coated.
Last edited by funks; Sep 25, 2009 at 08:04 AM.
Sep 25, 2009, 08:13 AM
#21
In regards to the Titek or the Megan, (prefer the Titek as it's larger inside) it would be great if you guys can fabricate the support tab like in the following thread as a value added service
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...g-bracket.html.
The support tab allows you to secure the bottom part of the O2 housing to the engine block, so that it relieves the stress from the exhaust manifold.
As for my request to support the stock heatshield - probably not needed as it would be redundant as it will be coated.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...g-bracket.html.
The support tab allows you to secure the bottom part of the O2 housing to the engine block, so that it relieves the stress from the exhaust manifold.
As for my request to support the stock heatshield - probably not needed as it would be redundant as it will be coated.
Edited: Whoops. double post.
Last edited by maperformance; Sep 25, 2009 at 08:26 AM.
Sep 25, 2009, 08:32 AM
#22
Oh now both of them are gone!
It could be an option to do so, but it would not be cost effective addition. Most customers are buying a Megan o2 housing for the functionality and more importantly the COST. Adding a bracket like this and having it as an option would be spendy. We would have to make a jig to make sure everyone was exactly the same.
Materials for jig - $
Pay to employee to make jig - $
Pay to employee to weld each one on - $
Materials for bracket - $
If we didn't make a jig, then there would be the cost of paying an employee to test fit each one onto a mock motor and welding it.
So with that being said, the cost of an option that should only cost 20-25 as an option now will cost the consumer much more. Not to mention, we have yet to come across a Megan/Titek/Invidia failure in our shop.
Plus in the end, we would just be modifying someone elses product where we currently make our own o2 housing.
It could be an option to do so, but it would not be cost effective addition. Most customers are buying a Megan o2 housing for the functionality and more importantly the COST. Adding a bracket like this and having it as an option would be spendy. We would have to make a jig to make sure everyone was exactly the same.
Materials for jig - $
Pay to employee to make jig - $
Pay to employee to weld each one on - $
Materials for bracket - $
If we didn't make a jig, then there would be the cost of paying an employee to test fit each one onto a mock motor and welding it.
So with that being said, the cost of an option that should only cost 20-25 as an option now will cost the consumer much more. Not to mention, we have yet to come across a Megan/Titek/Invidia failure in our shop.
Plus in the end, we would just be modifying someone elses product where we currently make our own o2 housing.
Sep 26, 2009, 11:03 AM
#23
I'm not gone - lol. I simply won't buy an O2 housing that doesn't have the support tab, IMHO - Mitsu put it there for a reason. Without it, the manifold is bearing all the weight (turbo + exhaust), my assumption is that it helps when the engine is moving around (during acceleration and such).
It's too bad the INVIDIA has it's o2 sensor located in the wrong spot (it does have the support tab though), and the WORKS costs so much you'd have to sell a kidney for one (it only works with their downpipe), nevertheless - it's out of topic now. Thanks for trying to see if it's feasible cost wise though. If you guys ever decide to make a non-dump O2 housing, coated, and the support tab in place, definitely interested (a plus too if it has support for the stock heat shield).
It's too bad the INVIDIA has it's o2 sensor located in the wrong spot (it does have the support tab though), and the WORKS costs so much you'd have to sell a kidney for one (it only works with their downpipe), nevertheless - it's out of topic now. Thanks for trying to see if it's feasible cost wise though. If you guys ever decide to make a non-dump O2 housing, coated, and the support tab in place, definitely interested (a plus too if it has support for the stock heat shield).
Last edited by funks; Sep 26, 2009 at 11:10 AM.
Jan 20, 2010, 12:40 PM
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I'm not gone - lol. I simply won't buy an O2 housing that doesn't have the support tab, IMHO - Mitsu put it there for a reason. Without it, the manifold is bearing all the weight (turbo + exhaust), my assumption is that it helps when the engine is moving around (during acceleration and such).
It's too bad the INVIDIA has it's o2 sensor located in the wrong spot (it does have the support tab though), and the WORKS costs so much you'd have to sell a kidney for one (it only works with their downpipe), nevertheless - it's out of topic now. Thanks for trying to see if it's feasible cost wise though. If you guys ever decide to make a non-dump O2 housing, coated, and the support tab in place, definitely interested (a plus too if it has support for the stock heat shield).
It's too bad the INVIDIA has it's o2 sensor located in the wrong spot (it does have the support tab though), and the WORKS costs so much you'd have to sell a kidney for one (it only works with their downpipe), nevertheless - it's out of topic now. Thanks for trying to see if it's feasible cost wise though. If you guys ever decide to make a non-dump O2 housing, coated, and the support tab in place, definitely interested (a plus too if it has support for the stock heat shield).
Jan 20, 2010, 05:39 PM
#30
There is no reason to bother with the support bracket if you're running a cast exhaust manifold. I modified my turbine/o2 housing heatshield to fit over the Megan o2 housing. It bolts directly to the turbine housing and is plenty secure so it does not require any mounting points on the o2 housing, only requires a little trimming to clear. Not to mention, if you get everything ceramic coated there is no harm in running w/o the shields.