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Feb 7, 2008 | 12:41 PM

ta_06374

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Header bolts...

Will the stock manifolds bolts work on headers or do I need to pick some up? What do you guys recommend for gaskets, something thats not going to blow out in a week?

Feb 7, 2008 | 01:04 PM

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You can reuse stock everything.

Actually the stock header gaskets are the best.

Feb 7, 2008 | 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackScreaminMachine

You can reuse stock everything.

Actually the stock header gaskets are the best.

on both accounts. Reused all my stock stuff several times.

Feb 7, 2008 | 01:49 PM

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ya you can reuse the stock stuff without any problems. i replaced mine with percys gaskets and stage 8 bolts, but thats just me.

Feb 7, 2008 | 02:05 PM

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Thanks guys! Saved a few bucks there....

Feb 7, 2008 | 11:16 PM

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If your stock gaskets look a little beat, pick up some new GM ones for peace of mind. When I installed my Kooks, I re-used my stock gaskets. When I put on my new heads, I put on new gaskets on for that peace. But only if your stockers are in rough shape.

Feb 7, 2008 | 11:32 PM

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I reused stock gaskets and have no had a problem yet. I had planned on using the new bolts that came with my Pacesetters but I forgot them at home so I just reused the stockers and again have had no problems.