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Old 02-26-2007, 09:39 AM
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Default header bolts???
what header bolts do yall use??? the ones that come with the headers or the factory ones??/ i have pacesetter headers. just wondering. need to know before i do the install.
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Old 02-26-2007, 09:43 AM
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The factory bolts may be too long.
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Use the ones that come with the headers. Be sure to use Anti-seize on the treads!!
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I use the locking ones so they wont' back out.
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I used the the ones that came with my Pacesetters. They worked fine and yes use anti-seize. Check them after several heat /cool cycles and you should be fine.
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Def recheck them. Its a PITA but my bolts lost about 5lb/ft. I used the ones that comes with the kooks
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I used the Stage 8 locking bolts.
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I used the ones that came with my Pacesetters. Make sure you check them periodically though because even after a few months i had one back out on me.
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I used ARP.
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LS2 exhaust manifold bolts
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LS2 exhaust manifold bolts
Why LS2's over LS1's?
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