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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 10:05 PM
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Will 06 R53 exhaust fit earlier 03 R53?

I have someone interested in my OEM 06 R53 exhaust, but theirs is a 03 R53.
Will this work on a 03 mini Cooper s that needs exhaust manifold with catalytic converter?
 
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 01:05 AM
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The exhaust is the same size and shape but in the rear you will have to modify the hangers to fit.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by minimic
I have someone interested in my OEM 06 R53 exhaust, but theirs is a 03 R53.
Will this work on a 03 mini Cooper s that needs exhaust manifold with catalytic converter?
i swapped my 03 r53 exhaust with an 05 r53 exhaust. no mods needed. i did notice a higher tone at 2.5k-3.0k rpm
 
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 09:29 PM
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Thanks for the responses. Looks like no modification is needed based on go_mini's results!
 
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