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Dec 31, 2011 | 11:00 PM

fastredlt1

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Header bolts?

97 T/A. Pacesetter LT, need to know a good header bolt and what size to use?

Dec 31, 2011 | 11:23 PM

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3/8 bolts can find them at most auto part stores or you can use 3/8 with Allen heads I have had them on my pacesetters for over 4 years along with copper gaskets and NEVER had a leak!
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The Allen heads are a pain to work with but worth it...

Dec 31, 2011 | 11:28 PM

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why did you choose allen heads over the 12 point bolts?

Dec 31, 2011 | 11:45 PM

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I like allens because you can get a ball tipped allen wrench in there at a pretty extreme angle. Sometimes that makes it a lot easier and there's no downside really.

Dec 31, 2011 | 11:46 PM

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My pacesetter headers came with bolts so thats what I used on mine. I just made sure to re tighten them after the first few heat cycles and now I just check them when I change the oil and haven't had a problem with them coming loose.