i got a 97 z24 with a 96 engine..i need a new exhaust and i found one from a 99 sunfire vert also a 2.4....will it fit no problem?i know that the 98's are the same but i remember the exhaust changing in 2000 i think or was it 99...need some help

Depends what part of the exhaust you're talking about.

The 96-98 exhaust manifold, downpipe, cat, etc are all the same. So are 99-02 (except for the O2 sensor... 1 wire on 99, 2 wires on 00-02).

The cat-back part will swap on most years (I had a 2005 cat back exhaust on my 99.. cost me $20!).

The downpipe/flex pipe/cat will not swap across 98/99 break.

well i'm planning to take a 99 manifold untill the muffler and put it on my 96 engine in my 97z24

Hmm... that might work. Lots of work for an exhaust system that's still stock though

You'll lose the EGR... but I think you'll still need to keep it connected to the wire or you'll throw codes. Not sure on that.

well the thing is ..i need a new exhaust ..so my question is can i take this one of a 99 and just put it on my car..straight..just take of mine and put the 99 one right on

Which part are you talking about? Around the muffler? If so, just go with the cat-back section and you'll be fine... assuming you can separate the flange, as they usually rust solid right there.

nah i think im screwed,,i need the manifold untill the muffler..COMPLETE exhaust