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This is a discussion on What bolts to use for aftermarket headers? within the Exhaust forums, part of the Performance category; i ordered pacesetter long tubes for my 02 1500 5.3 and was wondering what bolts to order in order to ...
i ordered pacesetter long tubes for my 02 1500 5.3 and was wondering what bolts to order in order to replace the stock bolts cause surely one will break or something so decided to order new ones anyways
can someone get me a summit part number or a link to ones that will work?
oh and how many do i need
Last edited by Chevy53; 04-12-2012 at 06:52 AM.
2002 silverado 1500 extended cab short bed 5.3L
current mods -
Aftermarket speakers and aftermarket headunit
Cree reverse light bulbs
Custom flowmaster original 40 series exhaust
Candied tails
Blackbear Tune
Future
Converted cluster bulbs to leds - only turn signals to go
not sure on the size but most new sets of headers come with new bolts.
Header studs for a 3.1 gm engine work great with the GM triangle nuts that go with the studs. They used to be cheap, and stay tight.
SOLD: 04 z71 3200 circle D, longtubes, Corsa sport, TBG 4l60e, HIDS, and other aftermarket stuff.
Originally Posted by 03SMURF
oh alright i wasnt sure if it came with em or not and how good they were, im using felpro gaskets instead of the ones i know come with the kit since i know they are good and wont leak if its done right
2002 silverado 1500 extended cab short bed 5.3L
current mods -
Aftermarket speakers and aftermarket headunit
Cree reverse light bulbs
Custom flowmaster original 40 series exhaust
Candied tails
Blackbear Tune
Future
Converted cluster bulbs to leds - only turn signals to go
I used oem exhaust manifold bolts. They have been on almost 5 years now, never had a bolt come lose or an exhaust leak. I even used the paper gaskets pacesetter sent with the headers. I would recommend OEM gaskets though.
Last edited by Outlawz2004; 04-12-2012 at 06:54 PM.
I used stage 8 locking bolts. The pacesetters do come with bolts but I didn't use them. Also you will probably have to get some different bolts for the egr block off (mine broke off while tightening). Started installing mine today make sure and get some pb blaster for the collector bolts. I broke my 15mm socket before I went and picked some up.
00' 2500 ECLB, 5.7, duals w/ Flowmaster 40's, 285 BFG AT's
06' 1500 LT CCSB, 5.3, Pacesetter LT's, ORY, 3" pipe collectors to tail, 24" Magnaflow, BlackBear custom tune 93 octane w/ sport mode, Vette Servo
I started soaking the bolts down with pb blaster a few days before, each day giving them a soak. All bolts came off fine. when installing, I tightened them from the middle outward to a certain torque, then on to the final torque. after a couple heat cycles, I retorqued everything. Never had a leak. Dont just throw everything in there and crank it down then later complain about loose bolts and exhaust leaks. Take you time and do it right and do it once.
yea i plan on using felpro gaskets as i get em cheap from work and ill start soaking the nuts now to prevent broken bolts later im not sure if im going to block off egr or not yet any pros/cons?
2002 silverado 1500 extended cab short bed 5.3L
current mods -
Aftermarket speakers and aftermarket headunit
Cree reverse light bulbs
Custom flowmaster original 40 series exhaust
Candied tails
Blackbear Tune
Future
Converted cluster bulbs to leds - only turn signals to go
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