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[Mr Carbon]

Wotcha All.

I'm looking to replace the exhaust centre sections and the twin pipe back box on my '98 3 litre Elite saloon with used parts, due to skintness.

Are there any inherent issues/problems with trying to re-install used exhaust sections or should everything fit back together easily?

Also, what's the concensus of opinion on the quality of patented parts as opposed to genuine GM ones?  Would patented centre sections join up with GM front pipes and back boxes etc?  Do patented parts affect engine performance etc?

I'm in a bit of a hurry to get this work done so I don't want to bide my time waiting for genuine GM if it makes little difference.  Also, I've only seen patented exhausts on the (scarce) V6 Omegas in my local spares yards so I might have to wait a long while to source GM!

Your thoughts would be much appreciated.

Cheers. 

[sparkyw666.]

Wotcha All.

I'm looking to replace the exhaust centre sections and the twin pipe back box on my '98 3 litre Elite saloon with used parts, due to skintness.

Are there any inherent issues/problems with trying to re-install used exhaust sections or should everything fit back together easily?

Also, what's the concensus of opinion on the quality of patented parts as opposed to genuine GM ones?  Would patented centre sections join up with GM front pipes and back boxes etc?  Do patented parts affect engine performance etc?

I'm in a bit of a hurry to get this work done so I don't want to bide my time waiting for genuine GM if it makes little difference.  Also, I've only seen patented exhausts on the (scarce) V6 Omegas in my local spares yards so I might have to wait a long while to source GM!

Your thoughts would be much appreciated.

Cheers. 

hi i also just done my exhaust center and back box with patented second hand one for the same reason skint works fine just use plenty of fire paste to seal it up