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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 06:18 PM
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Please excuse my ignorance as this maybe a silly question to you veterans. I purchased a set of long tube headers with high flow cats, X-pipe etc from a popular online auction website, my question is if the long tube headers come with the X-pipe then I wouldnt need a full cat back exhaust correct? I can purchase the rear section only of something along the lines of borla stingers and would be ok? Any advice or input would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 07:15 PM
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Lots of sellers are selling axlebacks but call them catbacks. Catbacks, by definition include a mid pipe (from the catalytic converters back). Axlebacks are from the mid pipe to the tips.

You will need an Axleback only. All axlebacks fit any mid pipe, stock or aftermarket as long as the diameter is the same.
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Thanks for the response and clarification, I know exactly what the next purchase will be thanks
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