New gaskets and bolts for headers ?>
01-17-2006, 10:09 PM
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New gaskets and bolts for headers ?> Should i use new gaskets and bolts for my headers install ? If so what kind ?
Also what is the correct way to tighten the header bolts because i have heard of a lot of people tweaking the flanges ?
thanks
Also what is the correct way to tighten the header bolts because i have heard of a lot of people tweaking the flanges ?
thanks
01-17-2006, 10:38 PM
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My headers came with new bolts which i used cause the original ones were rusty. I had to replace one of my gaskets due to a leak but i have heard plenty of people re-use the stock ones.
01-18-2006, 08:37 AM
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Always get new gaskets, no matter what. When I did my LT swap I bought the Stage 8 locking bolts. Aside of them being polished which matched my QTP's they have no real other purpose. After looking at my stock bolts I could have reused them no problem.
01-18-2006, 11:49 AM
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all stock is fine. I personally went and got the stage 8 locking bolts as well just for ***** n giggles.
Be sure not to cross thread during your install! If it doesn't want to go in, pull out and try again from the center out.
Be sure not to cross thread during your install! If it doesn't want to go in, pull out and try again from the center out.