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Jan 17, 2006 | 10:09 PM

minesfaster

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New gaskets and bolts for headers ?>

Should i use new gaskets and bolts for my headers install ? If so what kind ?

Also what is the correct way to tighten the header bolts because i have heard of a lot of people tweaking the flanges ?
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Jan 17, 2006 | 10:38 PM

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My headers came with new bolts which i used cause the original ones were rusty. I had to replace one of my gaskets due to a leak but i have heard plenty of people re-use the stock ones.

Jan 18, 2006 | 03:22 AM

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yeah i guess i can take a look at my stock ones. Are they metal ? Because the guy i bought my lt's from told me that those were his stock ones.

Jan 18, 2006 | 08:37 AM

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Always get new gaskets, no matter what. When I did my LT swap I bought the Stage 8 locking bolts. Aside of them being polished which matched my QTP's they have no real other purpose. After looking at my stock bolts I could have reused them no problem.

Jan 18, 2006 | 08:48 AM

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I've re-used the stock metal header gaskets and bolts on two headers installs now with zero problems.

Jan 18, 2006 | 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jmm98LS1

I've re-used the stock metal header gaskets and bolts on two headers installs now with zero problems.

Same here...

Jan 18, 2006 | 11:49 AM

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all stock is fine. I personally went and got the stage 8 locking bolts as well just for ***** n giggles.

Be sure not to cross thread during your install! If it doesn't want to go in, pull out and try again from the center out.

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