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Old Feb 22, 2005 | 08:31 PM
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If I buy a used set of Kooks headers and ORY what else am I then going to need to buy? I know I need a pair of O2 extensions, and then that I should probably get new header gaskets and I'll need header bolts so would probably get the stage 8 ones. Is that all I will need?
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Old Feb 22, 2005 | 09:33 PM
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Also, AIR and EGR gaskets or blockoff plates. Use stock steel GM header gaskets. Stage 8 bolts is a nice upgrade but not necessary.
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Old Feb 22, 2005 | 10:19 PM
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The used headers wouldn't come with new bolts like buying new ones would so I figured I'd pay for those anyway. How hard is it to reuse the stock bolts?
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what will i need with this?

what would i need with these headers? I NEED a catted y pipe that will fit that! or i could get an ORY and just put it on after inspection *may* what is the difference between the race headers and that? can i still get a catted y with the race headers? this is for a 97 formula, so can someone link me to a catted y pipe?
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You don't need stage 8 locking bolts, you can re-use your stock header bolts. Be sure to put some anti-seize on them. You'll need some good band clamps, a set of rhino ramps, jack stands, and a few extensions. A rubber mallet will also come in handy to mate the ends together. Do you already have O2 simms for the rears?
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