blubyu02

iTrader: (17)

I have hooker headers and about two months ago i got an xhaust leak, it wasnt bad but now its freakn annoying. i replaced the thick gaskets that were on the car w/oem gm gaskets and bolts and that didnt do the trick. now i just want my car back, what gaskets and bolts keeps y'all quiet??

MeentSS02

iTrader: (11)

Stock GM gaskets and ARP header studs here...

blubyu02

iTrader: (17)

also does anybody run lock washers on there header bolts? should i get shorter bolts?

MeentSS02

iTrader: (11)

Why would you want shorter bolts? So it is easier to strip out the threads in the heads?

blubyu02

iTrader: (17)

i was thinking that my hookers were thinner than stock, maybe thats why my leak keeps coming back, i would do ne thang for it to stop its so dang annoying.

MeentSS02

iTrader: (11)

I see what you are getting at...I'd seriously look into header studs. The stock GM gaskets are really very nice.

blubyu02

iTrader: (17)

man im begging like a step kid gettn a whooping from his step dad while mama at work for this leak to stop, its leaking on both sides, sounds like a clock under the hood. ima go order the arp's and pray that works i got some lock washers for headers at advanced auto debating on using em'

mike135531bubba

iTrader: (45)

i used brand new gm gaskets and re-used some of the original bolts even. are you tightening from the center out?

00blacka4

iTrader: (7)

so should i NOT use the gaskets hooker sent me with the header purchase...what about the bolts they sent me....also i have been told to use the gaskets that are already on the car and it will be fine is this true ? and how should i tighten them because i dont want to strip anything

HitmanLS1

iTrader: (16)

I used my stock stuff and its working just fine.

blubyu02

iTrader: (17)

no i wasnt aware of the center out method, i am taking my time cuz i dont want to strip any of them, ive been reasearching and the stage 8 lockling bolts seem to be good and a favorite as well as arp

SweetS10V8

iTrader: (4)

I think that the general rule for everything, automotive or not.....