Tried search, but it just pulls up crap about LT1's.

Okay, bought used QTP longtubes. Do I reuse the OEM gaskets or get new ones. If so which kind?
Are the locking header bolts from Stage8 or Breslin worth it or just snake oil?
Don't want to waste money on something I don't really need.
What works?

 

I got new GM gaskets when I did mine. A lot of people reuse them without problems, but I figured for the extra 20-something bucks, I'd make sure I wouldn't have to deal with leaks. As for the bolts, I reused my stockers after I cleaned them up a little bit.

 

LT1's? Ill bet your confusing LT with LT1. LT is an abbreviation for Long Tubes.

The gaskets to get are the stock MLS gaskets. You can even reuse the stockers if theyre in good condition.

 

Percy's

 

i got new stock gaskets, and dont waste money on the locking bolts. trust me they are no good

 

No, it was from the LT1/LT4 section. You know the search around here. Great one minute, shitty the next or not working at all!

I can't wait till they get it fixed again. I like the good ol days of searching for what I need and not having to type up posts.

Thanks for the replies fellas. I think I'm gonna go with the stock gaskets.
I don't know what I'll use for bolts yet except that they'll be stainless.

 

new stock gaskets and cleaned up/new stock bolts

 

reusable steel gaskets for me and on the 4 corners, i use studs so it makes taking the headers on and off a lot easier.

 

i used the stock GM gaskets. i havent had a leak yet

 

Reused the stock gaskets quite a few times with no issues. One at least one set of my headers the stock bolts were too long and I had to put a washer under them to reuse them.

 

felpro #1438 and stock bolts.

 

where is a good place to get the stock parts from, other than the chevy dealer?

 

i reused stock gaskets and bolts no issues so far.