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Old May 17, 2016 | 01:30 PM
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My ebay knock off header studs have been working great with those headers. I couldn't use MLS gaskets as the flanges were not true. Used a thicker gasket made for leaks, I forgot the name.
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Old May 17, 2016 | 01:49 PM
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Ended up getting a new set of gm bolts. Installed them over the weekend, working great so far. Wow does the car sound nice with these headers . Getting the computer tuned by ECS this week, cant wait to see how it feels with the new tune.
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Old May 30, 2016 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by NosLaser
I was reading his reply and halfway through thinking "man this dude is passionate about header bolts" until I saw head gasket leak and it all made sense.

For the record, I have never, and would never reuse HEAD bolts.
The build I just finished with I used 3 new sets of head bolts lol. Reused manifold header bolts.
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Old Nov 19, 2019 | 09:30 PM
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Anyone have part number for stock oem header bolts?
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Old Nov 19, 2019 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by RomanNYC
gm says to replace the bolts, when you torque the same bolts twice the reading wont be the same cause you strip some of the bolt, not sure why many people cheese out on new bolts. from gm they cost like $40 compared to the $$$$$$$$ you will spend if the bolt breaks.

im also going to install my headers soon, with the ARP STUDS (NOT ARP BOLTS) Gaskets i was thinking of getting comets.

https://www.lgmotorsports.com/corvet...ls-1-pair.html

https://www.lgmotorsports.com/corvet...ead-studs.html
when I put my headers on my C5 I used the ARP stud kit and loved those things. Not only are they superior fasteners, they look nice too. No question, if I ever did another car, I'd use em again. Yes, they're pricey. Worth every penny.
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