....and don't forget to use anti-seize compound on the bolts, available at any auto parts store. 
Header Bolts?
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Instructor
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From: St. Louis MO
Header Bolts?
I recently purchased a used set of LG headers and was wondering if I could use the factory manifold bolts to secure the headers to the engine block. I think I probably will use the factory gasket as it is metal, but not sure if I can use the factory bolts for the LG Headers. I am planning on doing the installation tomorrow evening, so please respond if you know.
Also, if you cannot use the factory manifold bolts to secure the LG headers to the block, where can these bolts be obtained?
Thanks a ton for your help.
John
Also, if you cannot use the factory manifold bolts to secure the LG headers to the block, where can these bolts be obtained?
Thanks a ton for your help.
John
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I recently purchased a used set of LG headers and was wondering if I could use the factory manifold bolts to secure the headers to the engine block. I think I probably will use the factory gasket as it is metal, but not sure if I can use the factory bolts for the LG Headers. I am planning on doing the installation tomorrow evening, so please respond if you know.
Also, if you cannot use the factory manifold bolts to secure the LG headers to the block, where can these bolts be obtained?
Thanks a ton for your help.
John
Also, if you cannot use the factory manifold bolts to secure the LG headers to the block, where can these bolts be obtained?
Thanks a ton for your help.
John
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: St. Louis MO
Thanks for the help
Thanks for the quick replies....I was worried I wasn't going to be able to do this tomorrow evening b/c my mechanic buddy said that sometime headers need special bolts...
I already picked up some anti seize and a o2 sensor socket in response the the very helpful members here.
Thanks again, I will let you know how the install goes, should be painless I hope, my mechanic buddy is helping me.
I already picked up some anti seize and a o2 sensor socket in response the the very helpful members here.
Thanks again, I will let you know how the install goes, should be painless I hope, my mechanic buddy is helping me.
Burning Brakes
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From: Houston, Tx.....'05 Corvette M6 LS3 Magnuson Heartbeat
Here's a link for a step-by-step install for Kooks headers. Might be helpful for a visual reference.
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/2005...kooks-lead.asp
Good luck!
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/2005...kooks-lead.asp
Good luck!
Le Mans Master
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From: Montreal Qc
Here's a link for a step-by-step install for Kooks headers. Might be helpful for a visual reference.
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/2005...kooks-lead.asp
Good luck!
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/2005...kooks-lead.asp
Good luck!
I will be installing a set of Kooks soon and I'm sure to be reviewing this article.
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