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Oct 16, 2011 | 02:07 PM

BrdOPry

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New bolts with headers?

Getting my New TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes and TSP 3" ORY Later this week in the mail, just wondering if it is a good idea or mandatory to install new header/ manifold bolts when doing it!

Oct 16, 2011 | 02:13 PM

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Getting my New TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes and TSP 3" ORY Later this week in the mail, just wondering if it is a good idea or mandatory to install new header/ manifold bolts when doing it!

Nope.

I reused my bolts when they were 5 years old........now they are 10 years old and tight as a....well, they're tight.

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Oct 16, 2011 | 02:50 PM

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^ that, reused mine several times..

Oct 16, 2011 | 03:36 PM

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Be sure to NOT use cheap gaskets that come with most headers (not sure what TSP supplies). Steel or bust. Mine blew in six different places within a year.

Oct 16, 2011 | 04:41 PM

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I went with Cometic MLS gaskets and a set of the Percy split lock headers bolts. I have been very pleased overall. They have allen head screws threaded down the center of the bolt head that expand the bolt to keep it from backing out. Got them both from Summit.

Oct 16, 2011 | 04:54 PM

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Stock bolts here.

I used Felpro gaskets.

Oct 17, 2011 | 05:29 PM

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Thanks all, I used the gasket TSP offers for an extra $15 or so, hopefully at this price they are not junk, I guess I can always throw some RTV sealer on and hope they hold until I feel like taken them off over winter (which is right around the corner in OH) :/

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Oct 17, 2011 | 07:55 PM

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If you want header studs on the inexpensive side, GM has a part number for exhaust studs and nuts. The nut has a oval shaped opening for locking purposes. Really nice pieces.

Stud - 11589154 you need 3 packages

Nut - 11609746 need 3 Packages also

Your total usually comes to around $40 or so, I've had them on my truck for over a year and haven't had any issues what so ever.