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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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Hey,

This may be an abstract question, but I wanted to know if I could interchange headers and mid-section components, I particularly want to know about the combining Melrose 1 3/4" Headers with something say like Kooks Off-Road pipes?

Will they bolt right up?

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Dan
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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What I'm basically asking is if aftermarket long tube headers are interchangeable with other brands mid-pipes?

Thanks.
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Originally Posted by xkilo16x
What I'm basically asking is if aftermarket long tube headers are interchangeable with other brands mid-pipes?
Some are and some aren't so it's somewhat difficult to give a definitive answer.
Some use 'flanges' to attach the piping and others use a 'slip fit' design and of course the lengths are often different.
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I am pretty certain they are not interchangable...it is VERY rare unless someone knocks off anothers design.
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