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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 10:24 AM
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I have a 2008 LS3. Thinking about a set of headers. It has been more than 20 yrs since i have had headers on a car, and they leaked within six months until the time that I sold the car. Do the new high quality headers leak on an LS3?
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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I've had mine about two years now, no leaks.
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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Never had a set leak. Use good gaskets and torque the bolts properly and after you drive the first time re-torque them. On my classic cars I always use blue lock tight on the bolts. Pain in the butt if you have to remove them.
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I have American racing headers and never any leak issues, used the supplied gaskets and Arp header studs, proper torque is a must!!
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No leaks at all, perfect fit. I went with American Racing Headers. On my Z28 LS1 tho my headers leaked (pacesetters). Quality of the headers makes or breaks it. Kooks and AR Headers are the best IMO
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Do the new high quality headers leak on an LS3?
Generally speaking, no.
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