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Has anyone used the BBk 15320 headers (96-98 Cobra) on a MK8? I can get a pair for a good price if I don't burn all the savings on moding them to fit. Any help welcomed . Thanks Larry
 
As far as i know, the EGR fitting will not fit directly, and ther will be a problem with steering shaft (not enough room).
 
You'd definitely be doing some serious modifying. I've seen a set of Mustang longtubes used before on a Mark VIII and it wasn't very pretty when it was all said and done.
 
Honestly....you can't "save money" with these cars...you need to buy specifically fit parts. :D
 
I'm convinced. I'll be using the Kooks SS 3" collector size, if they will fit. Bill does not have them in stock. I'll call him this week. Guess I 'll call Doug to see if he has the steering joints on hand. The Shark comes out of the alignment tomorrow evening. I can't wait. It's now got 18x9 fr500 wheels, BFG tires Cobra brakes, SS lines, FR pumpkin with 373s and trac loc, Bills poly pumpkin bushings, Dougs delrin bushings, all new OEM front suspension, A lot of custom front and diff body bracing. XR7 rear swaybar. Trimed the rear wheel cutouts for a little more clearance. senser lowered a small bit. I hope I don't have to roll the rear but may have too. Got 285s on the rear. I'm starting the Nav/audio next weekend going with a pioneer AVIC-3D head unit. Orion Amps May go to a 200 AMP ALT also. Moving the Batt to Trunk and adding a second Batt Optima yellow tops. Haven't fully decided on the subs. I don't want loud just very good sound.
 
Delta said:
I'm convinced. I'll be using the Kooks SS 3" collector size, if they will fit. Bill does not have them in stock. I'll call him this week. Guess I 'll call Doug to see if he has the steering joints on hand. The Shark comes out of the alignment tomorrow evening. I can't wait. It's now got 18x9 fr500 wheels, BFG tires Cobra brakes, SS lines, FR pumpkin with 373s and trac loc, Bills poly pumpkin bushings, Dougs delrin bushings, all new OEM front suspension, A lot of custom front and diff body bracing. XR7 rear swaybar. Trimed the rear wheel cutouts for a little more clearance. senser lowered a small bit. I hope I don't have to roll the rear but may have too. Got 285s on the rear. I'm starting the Nav/audio next weekend going with a pioneer AVIC-3D head unit. Orion Amps May go to a 200 AMP ALT also. Moving the Batt to Trunk and adding a second Batt Optima yellow tops. Haven't fully decided on the subs. I don't want loud just very good sound.
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My Kooks, with a 2 1/2" collector, barely clear the drivers floorboard, so I'd be worried about 3" collectors. I had to trim the insulation a bit as it was.

I have the SS Flaming River joints in stock (link in my signature), and can ship the next day.

Sound like it's going to be a great car, I look forward to more pics and your impressions of the Delrin Bushings.
 

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Ya it looks like maybe your collector could be turned slightly to keep that top hole away from the floor?
 
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Ya it looks like maybe your collector could be turned slightly to keep that top hole away from the floor?
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I probably just got lucky, and mine were built on a Friday. :(

My first thought when I was installing them, was "Who was the idiot that put the flange on that way!".
 
I am running Kooks with 3" collectors, and 3" stainless all the way back without trimming and insulation. The exhaust tips out the back are a little lower than stock, but that's the price I pay. Unless you plan on going for a SC with substantial boost (10 Lbs+) 2.5 " is more than sufficient. Just my $.02
 
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