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Old Nov 4, 2019 | 05:35 PM
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I have a 2011 Softail Deluxe. I found a Thunderheader off a 2003 Heritage that I am told may fit. They do have different part numbers. But several mechanics say the header will bolt up to the 96 just like the 88 and they believe the frame is the same. Is there any chance the only difference is O2 bungs??
 
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Originally Posted by sfetty
I have a 2011 Softail Deluxe. I found a Thunderheader off a 2003 Heritage that I am told may fit. They do have different part numbers. But several mechanics say the header will bolt up to the 96 just like the 88 and they believe the frame is the same. Is there any chance the only difference is O2 bungs??
it'll work
 
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it'll work
I forgot about the O2 snrs.
You can delete them but it reqs a re-map.
But it will physically bolt on.
 
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