94Sierra4x4
All out OBS.
Not going to bother with the ebay special hardware I recieved with the headers, let's see what you used and how they worked out.
The Best Locking Header Bolts?
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stroker52
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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/stg-8931/overview/make/chevrolet
stage 8 locking header bolts are the best..
stage 8 locking header bolts are the best..
94Sierra4x4
All out OBS.
Was looking at those exact ones. Think I'll pull the trigger...
94Sierra4x4
All out OBS.
I'll have a better look at the mounting holes to see if they'll work, thanks man
you can make them work for most situations, but it may take a little grinding on the pieces from the stage 8 kit that rest against the header piptes, a couple of mine had the pipe too close to the bolt to fit otherwise, I even think stage 8 makes a note about doing that in their install instructions. have a little dremel tool or something handy when you're doing the install so you can fit it in there.
94Sierra4x4
All out OBS.
Perfect tid bit of info, will keep one handy incase I do have some clearance issues.
Not sure if I should just order them online or get them local.. Will update when I get the headers on anyhow.
94Sierra4x4
All out OBS.
Well, the headers are in. I went with Percys locking header bolts. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/php-21004/media/images
Had some clearance issues, couldn't fit a socket on a few of the bolts. My y-pipe is also too wide by about an inch.
Both rear most plug boots were a ***** to get on, removing spark plugs looks like it will be a nightmare.
Overall dissapointed in the headers, but what do you expect for $80.
On topic: the Percys bolts seem like a quality product. Personally don't like the 12 point though
Had some clearance issues, couldn't fit a socket on a few of the bolts. My y-pipe is also too wide by about an inch.
Both rear most plug boots were a ***** to get on, removing spark plugs looks like it will be a nightmare.
Overall dissapointed in the headers, but what do you expect for $80.
On topic: the Percys bolts seem like a quality product. Personally don't like the 12 point though
94Sierra4x4
All out OBS.
Oh I realize that, without a doubt I knew I was going to have some pains with plugs n boots. However these seem to be exceptionally close..Plug boot actually being forced into a different shape and squeezed between plug/pipe so tight I can barely move it and can only imagine it melting away. Not to mention a couple of bends have eliminated being able to use a socket on a couple bolts.
And the y-pipe will need to be narrowed, all in all I think I'll go back to the manifolds.
