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Bulldogwinters · 10-04-2011, 11:36 PM

Heres all the stuff that I have or have ordered for when we install my headers..

Headers, check
Y-Pipe, ordered check
TR55 Platinum Spark Plugs, ordered Check
Gaskets, reusing stock
Bolts, possibly reusing stock?
No clamps, welding ORY onto headers
o2 extensions, check
Tuner,check
Permagrin, In the making
Friend for manual labor/welding, check

I just don't want to get into it and be missing something...

JJ#48Racing · 10-05-2011, 01:16 AM

I'm an aircraft maintainer and it's kind of engrained into my head to never reuse gaskets or seals. You're asking for leaks if you do that. I wouldn't reuse the header bolts either. I'm pretty sure those are designed to be one-time use items as well. Other than that I think you're ready.

CC Performance · 10-05-2011, 01:55 AM

welding the ory is a mistake.. maybe a few tacks to hold it from slipping dont weld it soild or you will regret it

the oem gasket is MLS and is fine to re-use.. so are the bolts.. loctite them

Bulldogwinters · 10-05-2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ#48Racing

I'm an aircraft maintainer and it's kind of engrained into my head to never reuse gaskets or seals. You're asking for leaks if you do that. I wouldn't reuse the header bolts either. I'm pretty sure those are designed to be one-time use items as well. Other than that I think you're ready.

I've actually heard to either buy stock gaskets or reuse them, but I don't know about bolts.. mine seem to be in decent shape as they are now

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Originally Posted by CC Performance

welding the ory is a mistake.. maybe a few tacks to hold it from slipping dont weld it soild or you will regret it

the oem gasket is MLS and is fine to re-use.. so are the bolts.. loctite them

Why shouldn't I weld? The guy I'm buying it from said he has it welded... But in all honesty, It's so tight that tacks are probably easier. I unhooked all the clamps on my catback to adjust it when it was vibrating, and it was a pain to move everything when it wasn't hooked up, so I'm not too worried about it moving after seeing how tight it fits in there

insidethreat07 · 10-05-2011, 10:33 AM

Id def get new header gaskets, Unless your gaskets look like new. Just my .02. Every time my dad and I took something apart from the motor, we always put new gaskets on just for peace of mind

adamgl · 10-05-2011, 11:26 AM

New motor mounts (poly) . Mine looked really worn out, car has 115,000 miles on it. It's a lot easier to do with no exhaust in the way.

Bulldogwinters · 10-05-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by adamgl

New motor mounts (poly) . Mine looked really worn out, car has 115,000 miles on it. It's a lot easier to do with no exhaust in the way.

I might try to find some used poly mounts, but I don't really have the money to do it right now. my car only has 89K miles on it

xXSilencerXx · 10-05-2011, 12:10 PM

I got Stage 8 locking bolts, and new GM gaskets. I know you can reuse the stock ones and mine didn't look too bad but I didn't want to risk a leak. Not sure why you want to weld the Y, I don't see an advantage.

Clamps work fine on mine.

dmginc · 10-05-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by xXSilencerXx

I got Stage 8 locking bolts, and new GM gaskets. I know you can reuse the stock ones and mine didn't look too bad but I didn't want to risk a leak. Not sure why you want to weld the Y, I don't see an advantage.

Clamps work fine on mine.

cause he puts clamps on upside down so they are practically dragging on the ground

dmginc · 10-05-2011, 01:06 PM

buy new exhaust gaskets...25 bucks. why risk it leaking and sounding like poo!

insidethreat07 · 10-05-2011, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dmginc

cause he puts clamps on upside down so they are practically dragging on the ground

Bulldogwinters · 10-06-2011, 02:37 PM

No new gaskets, I don't have 25 bucks.. The guy I'm buying my y from says it needs to be welded for some reason.. I guess I'll find out when I get it next week!

Oh and damage, my clamps are sideways not upside down..

dmginc · 10-06-2011, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bulldogwinters

No new gaskets, I don't have 25 bucks.. The guy I'm buying my y from says it needs to be welded for some reason.. I guess I'll find out when I get it next week!

Oh and damage, my clamps are sideways not upside down..

then wait a week before installing them...wouldnt you be ticked if you had to pull them off in a couple of weeks cause the gaskets leak?

as for your clamps...i just like to pick on ya

Bulldogwinters · 10-06-2011, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dmginc

then wait a week before installing them...wouldnt you be ticked if you had to pull them off in a couple of weeks cause the gaskets leak?

as for your clamps...i just like to pick on ya

I've not heard a case of the stock ones failing.. I asked around LS1tech and nobody here has had any personal experience, so I'm probably just going to reuse them .

you may like to pick on me..but my car's louder than yours now

and it's gonna be even Louder very soon

10-04-2011, 11:36 PM	#1
Bulldogwinters SS #2431 Drives: 2001 Pewter Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 1,224 View My Garage	Header Install Checklist... Heres all the stuff that I have or have ordered for when we install my headers.. Headers, check Y-Pipe, ordered check TR55 Platinum Spark Plugs, ordered Check Gaskets, reusing stock Bolts, possibly reusing stock? No clamps, welding ORY onto headers o2 extensions, check Tuner,check Permagrin, In the making Friend for manual labor/welding, check I just don't want to get into it and be missing something... __________________ 2001 SS Lid, LT's, 3" Y to 4" Borla XR-1 dumped, LCA, LCA Brackets, Dbl. Adj. Panhard, Subframe Connectors, Shock Tower Brace, Eibach Prokit, Eddlebrock Shocks, C6 ZR1 Wheels 18x9.5

10-05-2011, 10:33 AM	#5
insidethreat07 Drives: 2001 Camaro 3.8 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Continental Ohio Posts: 11,108 View My Garage	Id def get new header gaskets, Unless your gaskets look like new. Just my .02. Every time my dad and I took something apart from the motor, we always put new gaskets on just for peace of mind __________________ 2001 Camaro V6 2016 Camaro 2SS

10-05-2011, 11:26 AM	#6
adamgl Drives: '98 Camaro Z28, '06 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 533	New motor mounts (poly) . Mine looked really worn out, car has 115,000 miles on it. It's a lot easier to do with no exhaust in the way. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS A6 Sold :( ARH, FM Super 44's, K&N CAI, ADM scoop, Diablo Tune, RX catch can. '98 Camaro Z28 M6 TSP headers, true duals, AIR/EGR/AC/muffler delete, CAI, Subframe con., shock tower brace, Stg. 2 T56 rebuild. Monster Clutch Stg. 2, Electric Water Pump, TT2 wheels, 315 NT555's '06 Z06 2LZ, Cam, P/P/M Heads, FAST Intake/TB, ARH, CAI, HP Clutch/FW, C5 Axles, Pfadt Coilovers/Poly Bushings, Carbon Fiber: Everything, lol. HID's, 360 Forged Spec 5's/Invo's, Custom Interior. 550 RWHP http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=235911

10-05-2011, 12:10 PM	#8
xXSilencerXx Butter Bar! Drives: 2011 SS, 1998 Trans Am Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Patrick AFB, FL Posts: 1,364	I got Stage 8 locking bolts, and new GM gaskets. I know you can reuse the stock ones and mine didn't look too bad but I didn't want to risk a leak. Not sure why you want to weld the Y, I don't see an advantage. Clamps work fine on mine. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS, White/Orange, LSR Short Throw, CAI 1998 Trans Am, Red, H/C/I, 3200 CircleD Stall, full suspension 2004 GSXR 1k, Matt Mladin Edition

10-05-2011, 01:06 PM	#10
dmginc Drives: In Circles Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,433 View My Garage	buy new exhaust gaskets...25 bucks. why risk it leaking and sounding like poo! __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, BMR Strut Tower Brace, BMR 1.2" Lowering Springs Gen5DIY Fog Lights, Big Worm Third Brake Light/Side Marker Tint (Charcoal) GTS Tail Light Covers, Purple Under Hood Lighting Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe w/ Muffler Delete Black Plasti Dipped Wheels, Z/28 Spoiler

10-05-2011, 01:16 AM	#2
JJ#48Racing Drives: 1998 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,115	I'm an aircraft maintainer and it's kind of engrained into my head to never reuse gaskets or seals. You're asking for leaks if you do that. I wouldn't reuse the header bolts either. I'm pretty sure those are designed to be one-time use items as well. Other than that I think you're ready.

10-05-2011, 01:55 AM	#3
CC Performance Account Suspended Drives: 99 Camaro SS, 79 z28, 70 GTX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST Helens, OR Posts: 1,759	welding the ory is a mistake.. maybe a few tacks to hold it from slipping dont weld it soild or you will regret it the oem gasket is MLS and is fine to re-use.. so are the bolts.. loctite them

10-06-2011, 02:37 PM	#12
Bulldogwinters SS #2431 Drives: 2001 Pewter Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 1,224 View My Garage	No new gaskets, I don't have 25 bucks.. The guy I'm buying my y from says it needs to be welded for some reason.. I guess I'll find out when I get it next week! Oh and damage, my clamps are sideways not upside down.. __________________ 2001 SS Lid, LT's, 3" Y to 4" Borla XR-1 dumped, LCA, LCA Brackets, Dbl. Adj. Panhard, Subframe Connectors, Shock Tower Brace, Eibach Prokit, Eddlebrock Shocks, C6 ZR1 Wheels 18x9.5

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