What kind of header bolts and gaskets

kpoirot · March 5th, 2008, 09:18 AM

Hey everybody, i'm preparing for my spring installation of all my parts, fidanza aluminum flywheel, centerforce clutch, BBK 75mm throttle body, steeda tri-ax and quadrant, and headers. I have a set of BBK unequals and I want to know the best kind of header bolts and the best gaskets to put on. I need to order soon so i can get my project started in early april so let me know soon guys.

Autotech · March 5th, 2008, 10:03 AM

Doesn't matter what brand name header bolts, just get the long ones and lock washers. I think ARP sells a kit that comes with both. And a set of Felpro header gaskets unless you have aftermarket heads.

My 2 cents worth.

kpoirot · March 5th, 2008, 01:23 PM

what material gaskets? and i do have stock heads

86_Notch · March 5th, 2008, 02:36 PM

i like the copper header gaskets, if they loosen up and you get an exhaust leak you can retighten them up and you're good to go, plus they don't blow out

kpoirot · March 6th, 2008, 04:47 PM

anyone else???? I'd like some more input.

00vabchgt · March 6th, 2008, 06:08 PM

get Stage 8 header bolts unless you want to have to retighten the header bolts after you install them...

Tony_90fox · March 6th, 2008, 06:30 PM

copper gaskets and stage 8 locking header bolts here

flamedstang95 · March 10th, 2008, 12:07 PM

My vote would be for a graffite gasket and locking header bolts. I don't think you need to go to the extreme of stage 8's. You're going to have to re-torque them after a few heat cycles anyways.

March 5th, 2008, 09:18 AM	#1
kpoirot Regular 1995 GT 5.0 14.66 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Adams, MA Posts: 84 iTrader: 0 reviews	What kind of header bolts and gaskets Hey everybody, i'm preparing for my spring installation of all my parts, fidanza aluminum flywheel, centerforce clutch, BBK 75mm throttle body, steeda tri-ax and quadrant, and headers. I have a set of BBK unequals and I want to know the best kind of header bolts and the best gaskets to put on. I need to order soon so i can get my project started in early april so let me know soon guys. __________________ Mods:Underdrive Pulleys, Ram Air w/ K&N Filter, Rebuilt T-5, 3.73s, High Flow H-Pipe, Energy Suspension Poly Motor and Tranny Mounts. Soon: Un= headers, Centerforce Clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax Fidanza Alumnum FW, BBK 75mm TB, EGR Elim.

March 5th, 2008, 10:03 AM	#2
Autotech Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 79 iTrader: 0 reviews	Doesn't matter what brand name header bolts, just get the long ones and lock washers. I think ARP sells a kit that comes with both. And a set of Felpro header gaskets unless you have aftermarket heads. My 2 cents worth. __________________ www.freeautomechanic.com

March 5th, 2008, 01:23 PM	#3
kpoirot Regular 1995 GT 5.0 14.66 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Adams, MA Posts: 84 iTrader: 0 reviews	what material gaskets? and i do have stock heads __________________ Mods:Underdrive Pulleys, Ram Air w/ K&N Filter, Rebuilt T-5, 3.73s, High Flow H-Pipe, Energy Suspension Poly Motor and Tranny Mounts. Soon: Un= headers, Centerforce Clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax Fidanza Alumnum FW, BBK 75mm TB, EGR Elim.

March 6th, 2008, 04:47 PM	#5
kpoirot Regular 1995 GT 5.0 14.66 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Adams, MA Posts: 84 iTrader: 0 reviews	anyone else???? I'd like some more input. __________________ Mods:Underdrive Pulleys, Ram Air w/ K&N Filter, Rebuilt T-5, 3.73s, High Flow H-Pipe, Energy Suspension Poly Motor and Tranny Mounts. Soon: Un= headers, Centerforce Clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax Fidanza Alumnum FW, BBK 75mm TB, EGR Elim.

March 10th, 2008, 12:07 PM	#8
flamedstang95 Regular 1995 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Magnolia, DE Posts: 386 iTrader: 0 reviews	My vote would be for a graffite gasket and locking header bolts. I don't think you need to go to the extreme of stage 8's. You're going to have to re-torque them after a few heat cycles anyways. __________________ See garage for mods

March 5th, 2008, 02:36 PM	#4
86_Notch Hardcore Enthusiast 1986 lx notch 9.98 @ 135 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,421 iTrader: 0 reviews	i like the copper header gaskets, if they loosen up and you get an exhaust leak you can retighten them up and you're good to go, plus they don't blow out

March 6th, 2008, 06:30 PM	#7
Tony_90fox Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 3,831 iTrader: 0 reviews	copper gaskets and stage 8 locking header bolts here

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