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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 11:26 AM
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i got some used MAC mid length headers and was wondering what i need to do to install them. do i need new gaskets and bolts? thanks
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Here is someone that asked the same question with their LT install. It's virtual the same although I'm not sure if you would need o2 sensor extensions or not, someone will chime in I'm sure.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...se-needed.html
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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Yes you'll need new gaskets, and if you break a bolt, you'll need some new bolts. I'm not too sure on the O2 extensions though...my guess would be no...but I may be wrong. Someone with more knowledge...?
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dont need 02 extensions. i just installed my macs
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Well, the first thing you need to do is sell the Mac mids and get long tubes....

haha, j/k

I always reuse gaskets and bolts. My friends stock manifold gaskets were fine at 115k miles...
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Put in some new plugs and wires while you're at it.
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Originally Posted by Monkey_fuerte
Put in some new plugs and wires while you're at it.
yes, do that. its the last time youll have easy access to the plugs unless you swap to LT's
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I did motor mounts while i had it apart, but you could add to the list for days to justify moddin the car more

BTW I used percy's gaskets FWIW
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Where can you get new bolts locally? besides the stealership

Like Advance auto or autozone or something?

I need some today/tomorrow
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Originally Posted by jetlag
Well, the first thing you need to do is sell the Mac mids and get long tubes....

haha, j/k

I always reuse gaskets and bolts. My friends stock manifold gaskets were fine at 115k miles...
just like he said sell the mids & put long tubes on
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well i would but the motor is in a 96 f-150!!! and the midlength fit the best being that the motor is mid mount and when i took the manifolds off the gaskets looked good so i just reused them thanks!!!!!
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