LHD exhaust fit RHD?

th3k1d · Postby **th3k1d** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 12:14 am

Hi guys... just wondering would a LHD exhaust system (from the states) fit a RHD car (from here)? i have tryed to find what the differnce is in the steering column is but i cant see anything... so i thort here would be the best place to ask

LuckyCat · Postby **LuckyCat** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 5:30 am

Hi, to which model MX5 are you referring, out of curiosity? What brand of header are you contemplating?

cheers
Chris

project.r.racing · Postby **project.r.racing** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:18 am

didn't know there was a LHD or RHD exhaust. people buying exhausts/headers from LHD markets dont seems to have fitting issues in RHD cars.

vrmmmpshhh · Postby **vrmmmpshhh** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 9:24 am

its probably easier getting a LHD exhaust system into our RHD as they have the brake booster to route around. my cobalt catback had a 02 fitting after the cat which needed to be plugged up. Anyone know what that's originally for?

th3k1d · Postby **th3k1d** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 9:33 am

Hi guys thanks for the replyes... its for a NA6 89... i have seen alot of full kits on the net for good prices but alot are from the states... i have asked the sellers but they dont know lol

LuckyCat · Postby **LuckyCat** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 9:45 am

As NA6 headers are on the right hand side if you are facing the engine, then the steering shaft and brake booster are on the opposite side, so you should have no issue.

cheers
chris

th3k1d · Postby **th3k1d** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 11:32 am

LuckyCat wrote:As NA6 headers are on the right hand side if you are facing the engine, then the steering shaft and brake booster are on the opposite side, so you should have no issue.

cheers
chris

yeah i was thinking that myself lol thanks for the replyes i guess i will have to by a set and find out lol

RJ45 · Postby **RJ45** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 6:58 pm

Racing Beat headers have a dent purposefully placed on the 3rd/4th runners to help with clearance issue for the steering column.

Freight might be pricey enough to outweigh any cost benefits you might be chasing in purchasing from the US.
And if you have a warranty issue, you'll have to send back at your cost.