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Installing headers and I had a question

Old Mar 26, 2010 | 11:48 PM
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Default Installing headers and I had a question

I just recently picked up some never installed pacesetter headers with a ORY, but I am missing some hardware. My LT1 pacesetters came with new bolts and all that jazz....

I did not get that stuff this time around. I know everyone recommends using the stock manifold gaskets so I will do that, but can I reuse the stock manifold bolts? I assume not, but someone told me I could...

What say you ls1tech? If I need to buy new ones anyone have any recommendations?
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 12:11 AM
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The stock ones will work, but if you dont want to reuse them I know the Auto Parts by me have header bolts u can buy.
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Every header install I've been a part of, we reused the factory manifold bolts. No trouble with leaks or anything like that.

I'd recommend reusing them.
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stock bolts are fine.....have stage 8 bolts but ended up not using them
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I used the stockers on two installs and no problems at all. I would check your stock gaskets before reinstalling them. The last set I did the stock gaskets fell apart so we used the ones that came with the headers. No leaks with them either.
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