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Old 05-10-2007 | 12:32 PM
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are the ones that came with the pacesetter kit ok to use or better off using the stock ones.
Old 05-10-2007 | 12:34 PM
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when i installed my pacesetter lts, i used the bolts they sent with the headers. they work just fine. plus i stripped a head on one of my stock bolts, so i decided if i have to replace one, why not replace all of them.
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Yeah, they're fine.


You can buy aftermarket if you want to switch to studs or get bolts with a locking mechanism, but for straight up bolts I'd say use the pacesetters or stick with stock if they're still in good shape.
Old 05-10-2007 | 08:17 PM
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The bolts from pacesetter are ok....thats what i used
Old 05-10-2007 | 11:51 PM
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I went with the stage 8 locking header bolts. No problems with them backing out.
Old 05-11-2007 | 07:16 AM
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Either will work fine, just dab a bit of never-seize on 'em and clean the factory loctite off if need be.
Old 05-11-2007 | 06:26 PM
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I would use the ones that came with the headers. If you reuse the stockers you have to put a couple washers in.
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I used the ones that came with my pace setters... just make sure to re torque them every so often
Old 05-12-2007 | 10:41 AM
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My pacesetter bolts hold fine; but they were rusted in no time and look like crap on coated headers. I say go stainless!
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Any one know if the bolts that come with kooks are stainless gettin rdy to install mine today?
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Yes, I believe the bolts that come with Kooks are stainless, and I would also recommend re-using your stock gaskets. Good luck! And send me some pics of that polished exhaust installed when your done!!!
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Originally Posted by EvilBLK02TA
Yes, I believe the bolts that come with Kooks are stainless, and I would also recommend re-using your stock gaskets. Good luck! And send me some pics of that polished exhaust installed when your done!!!
Oh I will be posting up some pictures and I got new gm gaskets.




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