Are stage 8 header bolts really needed?
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Are stage 8 header bolts really needed?
I am going to install some mac's on my 99' ta and wanted to know do I really need to buy some stage 8 header bolts. I read some posts about the header bolt breaking off. Also, what should I do if this were to happen.
Thanks,
Matt
Thanks,
Matt
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No, you don't need the Stage 8's. A lot of people re-use their stock bolts, which is what I did. I haven't heard much about them breaking off. What I have heard about though is the Hooker bolts breaking off, and the bolts holding the stock cats to the manifolds (they are TIGHT).
Another thing that is way too common is people crossthreading header bolts. To avoid this, use antiseize on the bolts and a buddy to hold the header up while you thread in the bolts BY HAND as far as you can go. Try to get at least five turns on it to be absolutely sure it is going in straight.
Another thing that is way too common is people crossthreading header bolts. To avoid this, use antiseize on the bolts and a buddy to hold the header up while you thread in the bolts BY HAND as far as you can go. Try to get at least five turns on it to be absolutely sure it is going in straight.
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Wouldn't hurt. Better than a broken header bolt next time you take it apart.The firist time i took my motor out the trans guide pins were seized to the motor what a PITA.Thats when i became a true beliver in the ****. Not to mention when i took my headers off the first time i thought i was going to break off a couple header bolts.Now my stuff comes apart like butter.
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breslin bolts kick stage8's ***.
easier to use and dont roundoff easy like stage8's.
breslin bolts kick stage8's ***.
easier to use and dont roundoff easy like stage8's.
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Originally Posted by got_hp?
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breslin bolts kick stage8's ***.
easier to use and dont roundoff easy like stage8's.
breslin bolts kick stage8's ***.
easier to use and dont roundoff easy like stage8's.
Still using the stockers here.
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Originally Posted by 01ws6transam
i bought the stage 8's but didnt put the locking parts on, i also forgot to put anti sieze on the bolts. you think that is real bad or will it be okay?