# Question about exhaust sytem for my 98 Camry

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-exhaust-sytem-for-my-98-camry/69253>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** toyota, camry\
**Created:** [November 6, 2011, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-exhaust-sytem-for-my-98-camry/69253 "2011-11-06T16:34:13Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Ron58](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e19adc/32.png) [@Ron58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ron58)\
**Post date:** [November 6, 2011, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-exhaust-sytem-for-my-98-camry/69253/1 "2011-11-06T16:34:13Z")

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I just purchased a new exhaust system for my 98 Camry. The front pipe section and the muffler section are by Walker and the center pipe by Bosal. When dry-fitting the parts, I noticed there were gaps between the flanges, the largest being about a half an inch. Is this okay, or do I have to cut off the excess pipe so the flanges fit flush together? Thanks!

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**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\
**Post date:** [November 6, 2011, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-exhaust-sytem-for-my-98-camry/69253/2 "2011-11-06T16:50:09Z")

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Replacing an exhaust system with mixed brand aftermarket parts is ALWAYS going to require a certain amount of custom fitting…You will need to do whatever it takes to make it fit properly and not leak…