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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 10:14 AM
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Good news first! I finally got my QTP headers!!! they are not yet installed, cause I am saving for the tsp true duals, but I have a few questions concerning accessories:

Which header gasket is the best?
Should I use the stock Manifold bolts / studs (whatever it has stock)?
Does anyone know of a good deatiled set of instructions for installing these headers, instruction for QTP's if possible?
NGK TR55 's are the best choice for new plugs right? ( i heard that this is a good time to install new plugs)
Should I replace the plug wires now as well?

thanks in advance for help on any of the questions!

Nathan
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 10:18 AM
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-get some new GM gaskets
-you can reuse the stock bolts. make sure you clean them well before reusing.
-everything is straight foreward. get the car up as high as possible and remove the oil plug/filter for the drivers side.
-i put in TR55's with my QTP's
-stock plug wires are fine.
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 10:35 AM
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change the plugs while ya got stock exhaust manifold off.
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 11:29 AM
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I would recommend you get the stage 8 locking fastners.You will also need o2 extensions two of them.Remember if you are doing this in your garage try and get the car as high up as possible,It also would help if you get a tune on the car after the headers are in if budget allows.
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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if the headersa are all you are going to do for a while then get the tuen, if u see a cam or anything else that will drasticly change ur AFR then hold off until then, no need spending the money twice
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 10:39 AM
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thanks for the info.

di any of you guys have a problem getting the stock manifold bolts off? should i soak em well with wd-40??
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there are 6 bolts on each side. i was only able to spray a few on each side. also spray the bolts connecting the cats to the y and they y to i pipe.
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