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    RS3 Cat-back on an '01 SE?

    I purchased a Roadster Sport 3 CARB-compliant cat-back kit, assuming (perhaps incorrectly) that it would be 'plug-and-play' on my '01 SE. The downpipe has a 2-hole flange, where the car's manifold has 3, and there is no pre-cat or O2 sensor fitting.

    Any thoughts on this?

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    Ron E. - Livin' in Miata Heaven
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    Send it back and get the correct catback

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    Part # matches their website, so I'm not sure it's that easy; but thanks.

    I have a message in to Moss. I'm hoping it's something simple, like they sent the wrong downpipe; but we'll see.
    Ron E. - Livin' in Miata Heaven
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    Why are you replacing the downpipe?

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    The stock downpipe won't fit the RS3 mid-pipe and cat. (stock is significantly smaller diameter)
    Ron E. - Livin' in Miata Heaven
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    I finally found the answer I was looking for, and I'm happy to say it will work (now that I'm not turned around bassackwards with the components). The OE downpipe stays where it is!

    Ron E. - Livin' in Miata Heaven
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