Header studs alternative
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Racer
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Header studs alternative
Just wanted to share some info regarding header studs. If you don't really want to spend the extra $100 on ARP header studs, GM makes some for I believe the 4.3L V6. The part number for the studs is 11589154 and they are just under $2.00 a bolt (come in packs of 5). I had some metric nuts laying around so I'm just using those. I believe the size of those is M8-1.25. 
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Have you found that the header STUDS are better than the bolts?? I use to own a turbo Volve and it had manifold STUDS. Please let me know what your expierencies are between studs and bolts.
Sounds like a potential up grade.
Bill C
Sounds like a potential up grade.
Bill C
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Racer
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Bill: I haven't installed them yet, but the main reason behind me going to studs was simply for ease of installation. In the 16 months I have had my LG longtubes I have had them in and out about 10 times haha. Plus I live in California where I have to swap my stock manifolds back on for smog. I will let you know how they work out.
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i put them on my car when i rebuilt the motor.
WELL worth the money. You can slide the gasket on then put the header up and get a nut started. No messing around trying to get the gasket to stay on the bolt and then hold the header while threading it in place!!!
$100 is salty for what they are, but they were worth it in my mind.
WELL worth the money. You can slide the gasket on then put the header up and get a nut started. No messing around trying to get the gasket to stay on the bolt and then hold the header while threading it in place!!!
$100 is salty for what they are, but they were worth it in my mind.
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The only thing I dont like about they black is they rust. The ARP polished are spendy no doubt but they look sharp and if that is important to a person its something to think about.
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