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Old Feb 1, 2002 | 03:58 PM
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Any body got another way of locking OEM exhaust manifolds. I can order the french locks but surely there is something local I can use. Anyone ever tried to cut their own?
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Old Feb 1, 2002 | 06:44 PM
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Why do you need to order them? Surely a local shop has them. Most of the parts stores around here carry at least 2 sizes.
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Old Feb 2, 2002 | 03:36 AM
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stage 8 locking. If one backs out (fat chance) they will replace it!!
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Old Feb 2, 2002 | 09:59 AM
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I don't really think Stage-8 will work correctly on OEM manifolds. There's nothing for the "half-moon" locking piece to fit against....
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Old Feb 2, 2002 | 10:05 AM
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Hey, why not be real trick and drill the bolt heads and saftey wire them? :smash:
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