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Old 11-16-2018, 06:20 PM
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Should I use stock manifold bolts for headers? And stock oem gaskets for the long tubes I am installing
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as long as the original bolts and gaskets are in good condition yes you can reuse them
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I didn’t wanna chance anything when I installed mine. Went ahead and used new MLS gaskets and ARP 12-point bolts. Stock manifold bolts aren't known for being the strongest things in the world.
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Originally Posted by 99Silver6.0
I didn’t wanna chance anything when I installed mine. Went ahead and used new MLS gaskets and ARP 12-point bolts. Stock manifold bolts aren't known for being the strongest things in the world.
They're more than adequate for holding any headers on.....they arent trying to lift a tank.
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Originally Posted by stevieturbo
They're more than adequate for holding any headers on.....they arent trying to lift a tank.


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Originally Posted by stevieturbo
They're more than adequate for holding any headers on.....they arent trying to lift a tank.
True. But, they broke a lot on my last few LS’s just trying to hold manifolds on.




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