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Apr 23, 2005 | 09:00 PM

Chinski

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Headers on a '97

Anyone put headers on a '97? I see the TOGS listed for 98+ years. Is there a difference in the engine compartment that would effect fit?

Apr 23, 2005 | 09:25 PM

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Also, will a high flow cat, such as a carsound, throw a code?

Apr 23, 2005 | 10:14 PM

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TOGS do fit though you will need to modify the tranny torque bracket in the front. Otherwise your good to go with a Carsound 94009 cat 3" (in and out - may require a reducer) and no codes.

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Apr 24, 2005 | 09:10 AM

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Depends on the cat. The SLP did throw a code on my car but a quick PCM flash fixed that. Also, depending on the style of headers you choose, you may need to get a prebent dipstick tube.

May 4, 2005 | 12:35 PM

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To what extent do you mean "modify"? Like cut a chunk out of it or something???

May 4, 2005 | 01:27 PM

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To what extent do you mean "modify"? Like cut a chunk out of it or something???

Yep, you'll have to remove almost 3/8" off the corner of the bracket.

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May 4, 2005 | 05:56 PM

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Quote:

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To what extent do you mean "modify"? Like cut a chunk out of it or something???

Yep, you'll have to remove almost 3/8" off the corner of the bracket.

Cheers,

Do you have a pic of how you cut yours to give an idea?

May 4, 2005 | 06:50 PM

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I removed the entire bracket. Me and a buddy were tired, it was late, and pissed off. Otherwise I used a spoof for the rear o2 and everything was good to go.