Exhaust Sidepipe swap (Tristate to FFR)

[captalny]

I originally built my MK II (351w) with Tristates (Kooks) Sidepipes back in '02.

I dented/scraped/bent the (Drivers side) sidepipe and I'm contemplating buying the current 351w Header w/ sidepipes from FFR.

Anyone do the Swap or have any recommendations on alignment & type Hangers to use?

Thanks
Capt Al

[Scott Shumaker]

I did the swap a few years back on mine. Pretty straight forward, except that I used the Gas-N side pipes instead of the FFR pipes. I did have to use a few shims to move the pipes outward more from the body, but that's easy to do. Nothing to it.

Scott

[Frank Messina]

Al,
If it was me I'd keep what you've got and fix the problem areas. You've already done the fitment drill so taking them down and putting them back up is a snap. That won't be the case switching to the FFR stuff. Especially considering the current problems people are having with mis-alignment. They're much worse than the Kook's ever were to fit. Plus, the Kook's are a better design with better collectors.
I just replaced the mufflers on my Tri-States/Kooks (hated the augers) and it was super easy.

Frank

[jolsen42]

Al, I have a set of Tri-States(Kooks) for a 351W. I sent you a pm. Give me a call.

John O

[Todd Baumann]

I have a set also that I am not using.
Todd

[biga_93]

I am looking to replace my FFR pipes for something quieter and better quality. I haven't seen anything about these side pipes you are talking about.

[Frank Messina]

They won't work with the FFR headers plus they're not made anymore. What else do you want to know?

Frank