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Drivetrain Megan One-Ball on a Cooper S ??

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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 11:11 AM
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Megan One-Ball on a Cooper S ??

Has anyone run the Megan One-Ball cat back (for the non S) on a MCS.
The tail pipe would need a couple bends adding - but otherwise it looks like an economical route to mild performance and big weight loss gain...???

This one:
http://autoxcooper.com/exhaust_systems.php

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Monza.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by johnnymonza
Has anyone run the Megan One-Ball cat back (for the non S) on a MCS.
The tail pipe would need a couple bends adding - but otherwise it looks like an economical route to mild performance and big weight loss gain...???

This one:
http://autoxcooper.com/exhaust_systems.php

Thoughts?

Monza.
The one you're referring to, I think, is just the regular Cooper exhaust. You'd need to move your battery well and change your bumper and hangers to get it to fit.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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Thats the end of that idea then. tx.
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 09:34 AM
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If you decide to go with the Ireland Engineering exhaust since it is a one sided exhaust for the R53, be very wary. I have one now and am taking it off and IE is taking it back because the fitment just stinks. The can sits so close to the rear bumper that it has actually melted part of the black rear bumper insert and the bumper cover itself. Replacing with a pre-owned Milltek catback and header next week. You get what you pay for.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by dinanminicooper
If you decide to go with the Ireland Engineering exhaust since ...be very wary. IE is taking it back. The can sits so close it has melted part of the black rear bumper insert and the bumper cover itself.
Oh heck,
Yes I was favoring the IE.
I like the idea of 1 muffler - and the price -
Trying to keep the budgie under 500.

Problem is I am in Canada - so I have extra shipping and import costs.

I was going to do the One-ball hack on the OEM - but I have a leaky muffler, so thats not good.

Anyone swapped the OEM muffler for an aftermarket that FITS in there??

Monza.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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The IE also drones on the highway from about 55-75 mph. Sounds good at full bore though.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 11:42 AM
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Hey Johnny I've got a one-ball that will be available for sale shortly. I'm in Victoria though...
 
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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@gschiel,
which one - what cond?
 
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 12:17 PM
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OEM exhaust with the right muffler removed. Had it done about a year ago now, everything still in good shape.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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I have a crazy glasspack assembly. Loud, but it definitely could not get more efficient than this. I'm in Calgary.
 
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