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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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ok so im getting ready to order a set of pacesetter longtubes and im wondering which header bolts to use..the stock bolts? the ones that come with the pacesetters? or something else? thanks for ur input.
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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Use your stock bolts or get Stage 8 locking bolts.
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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ok i think ill just reuse my stock bolts thanks.
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Stock gaskets also.
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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i used percys gaskets and stage 8 bolts. no complaints, but you can use the stock bolts and gm gaskets without any issues
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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Well if you feel like spending the money ARP makes a stud kit for the headers.
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I also used percys gaskets and stage 8 bolts. A little pain to get the bolts started but worth it imho.
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stock bolts gm gaskets works well
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Forget the stage 8's...they are a pain in the butt. The best bolt on the market is the breslin split-lock...by far! They have been out for several years. I knew the designer of the bolts. They have now been bought out by percy's.

http://www.percyshp.com/
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I got the stage 8's
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