Header bolts and gasket???
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Racer
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Header bolts and gasket???
Just got some new longtube headers. Looking for some header bolts a single piece gasket. What are you guys running? What is the correct size for the bolts? And what am I going to have to do about the AC brackets that go to a couple of the bolts? Spacer?
Thanks. Guys.
Thanks. Guys.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Argillite KY
The length will depend on your header flange. If it's around 3/8" you probably need 1" header bolts. I always use the Earl's Pressure Master gaskets and Percy's split lock header bolts. That's the only way for sure that they won't need re-torqued.
Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Florida
the thickness of the header flange and the gasket you choose may also affect your bolt length selection. I run some soft aluminum gaskets that are pretty thick. I also run stainless steel Percy split lock bolts but they are a bit longer than an inch. I also reused a few of the stock bolts with the use of spacers to remount the accessory brackets. All this stuff's been done before I recommend doing a "search" here on the CF and look info about header installation and fabricating the associated brackets/spacers.
Pro
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