Header Bolts?
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Drifting
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From: Souderton Pa.
Header Bolts?
I am going to install new headers soon and I was wondering if I need to buy new bolts or if I can just reuse my current ones? I know this may be a stupid question but I need to ask to be on the safe/sane side. I would hate to go through all of the work to find out that the bolts are usually replaced due to some stretching or some other non-sense. If it makes a difference, I have a 95 LT1. Also, if I need to replace the bolts, what size are they? I have seen a few listed on Summit and am not sure on the proper length. Thanks for the help.
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From: Atco Raceway in between Pa & Nj 13.073 @ 106 MPH
Just did the header job on my Lt1 95, I used 3/4''long and the brand was Stage 8 ,you can use 1'' if you think you have some bad threads . If they are long tubes you are in for a real job. Good luck, not a job for the faint of heart. Do you miss Frankford or should I say Aria ?
Last edited by c4speed; Nov 20, 2011 at 07:07 PM.
Racer
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From: se iowa
I just did this job as well. I went with allen headed headers bolts and had to grind the base of the head on a couple to get them to freely clear the tubes. I also had to cut down an allen wrench to get the rear bolts tightened up.
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From: WV
I used stainless steel header bolts.. Just remember to start all the bolts into the holes first before you start to tighten them , if you don't you may not get some of them in.Also you have to go back every few days to retighten them, after 4 times mine stayed tight...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G1490A/?rtype=10
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G1490A/?rtype=10
Last edited by WW7; Nov 21, 2011 at 07:29 AM.
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I am starting my install tomorrow and opted for the 1" long stage 8s. I will reuse the factory bolts on the ones that are used to secure other braces, etc.
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Drifting
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From: Souderton Pa.
Just did the header job on my Lt1 95, I used 3/4''long and the brand was Stage 8 ,you can use 1'' if you think you have some bad threads . If they are long tubes you are in for a real job. Good luck, not a job for the faint of heart. Do you miss Frankford or should I say Aria ?
I didn't leave the great Aria, it isn't a bad drive for the hours that I work. My wife doesn't like the drive as much as I do but oh well, she works part time. So are you familiar with the Aria?
Did you install long tubes? How bad were they? Any tips to help make it easier?
Last edited by Nick DL; Nov 21, 2011 at 09:43 AM.
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From: Atco Raceway in between Pa & Nj 13.073 @ 106 MPH
They are long tubes, I got in on the group buy from ARH. So I plan on finally getting them in along with other work that I need to do. I am looking forward to it now that I have a nice garage to work in.
I didn't leave the great Aria, it isn't a bad drive for the hours that I work. My wife doesn't like the drive as much as I do but oh well, she works part time. So are you familiar with the Aria?
Did you install long tubes? How bad were they? Any tips to help make it easier?
I didn't leave the great Aria, it isn't a bad drive for the hours that I work. My wife doesn't like the drive as much as I do but oh well, she works part time. So are you familiar with the Aria?
Did you install long tubes? How bad were they? Any tips to help make it easier?
