*UPDATE* 7/3/07
I did not have to modify the 2000 EGR tube to work with the 96' Headers that I used. It all lined up perfectly for me and cutting was not needed.
I have heard others say that cutting is needed though in my case it was not. Nothing was modified from the 2000 specs to fit the 96' Headers.
You certainly can, just remember in doing this swap that you need to put your O2 sensor in the header instead of the exhaust tube behind it. There is a chance it may not fit, but give it a try, if it does not fit you can buy a 96-98 one and be fine.
The EGR bung is also angled a little differently so the best way to take care of this is to go buy a Turbo hose (Rubber hose with fiberglass for high heat and pressure situations.) now cut the tube where you want (Preferably before the two hoses that come off) bridge the gap with the turbo hose and use hose clamps to screw it tightly in place.
Its that easy and cheaper than aftermarket headers
Here is a picture giving you two different spots that you can bridge the gap, whichever one you like. And since turbo hose comes in blue, red, black and other colors you may want it up top to show or down low to hide.
