Tiger2o69

iTrader: (16)

I have seen to use both. With my header install i didnt use anything but we are now doing my friend headers and want to do what we did wrong right.

Also with flowtechs stock bolts or ones that come w/ flowtechs?

I have read the post about installing headers and we did mine but is there any tips i may have missed?

I know about everything to get them on and off easy but im wondering about things to help prevent leaks and things like that?


Also i didnt use a torqued them down about as tight as i could and now im see 11lbs then 18lbs. What could i have hurt by torqing them down too much.

ddelallata

iTrader: (2)

use the stock bolts with loc tite (blue) and you should be fine.

Cheatin' Chad

iTrader: (3)

I use anti sieze. Heat cycle the engine a few times and then retoque.
They'll be worlds better to get off when the time comes.

I have had great experiences with the Victor Reinz stock GM gaskets.

LocTite red or blue will be rendered useless by the heat (300*+f is all it takes)

Good luck!

OCSSleeper

My dad used to build pro-stock, and he has taught me to used that copper gasket seal on the header bolts it works great. Safe for the threads and keeps the bolts from backing out.

Krab

iTrader: (28)

Use anti-seize on the stock header bolts. Just be sure not to cross thread them and you should be ok. I think the torque specs on them is 18 ft/lbs.