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How to look for "Locking Header Bolts"

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PuppyDawg

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I'm looking for a set of locking header bolts for my

88gt Mustang (5spd) Hatch:

(with a) 84 Lincoln Towncar Engine
(ready to install) BBK 1 5/8 shortie headers

where can i go? and what brand do you recommend?
 

Tomato

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stage 8, # 8913. Summit, Jegs etc....
 

ponycar17

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Stage 8 Locking SS Header Bolts. I picked mine up at a local speed shop for $37, but I think they can be found here:

http://www.brothersperformance.com/shop/mustang/stg8913a.html
 
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PuppyDawg

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PuppyDawg said:
I'm looking for a set of locking header bolts for my

88gt Mustang (5spd) Hatch:

(with a) 84 Lincoln Towncar Engine
(ready to install) BBK 1 5/8 shortie headers

where can i go? and what brand do you recommend?
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Aye thanks a lot guys (as usual) i'll be looking for these...i haven't installed my headers yet but i don't want to ever have to remove them either if i get a leak or 2.
 

RYC CUKR

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another vote for stage 8s. I had all sorts of leaks with the bbk bolts that came with my headers, trashed them got some stage 8s for like $40 and no leaks. Did that like a year ago. A little more expensive but well worth it if it prevents that aggravation of replacing header gaskets.
 
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RYC CUKR said:
another vote for stage 8s. I had all sorts of leaks with the bbk bolts that came with my headers, trashed them got some stage 8s for like $40 and no leaks. Did that like a year ago. A little more expensive but well worth it if it prevents that aggravation of replacing header gaskets.
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hmmmmm very interesting....what did you use for header gaskets? Not the BBK gaskets that came with the headers right? I was thinking about investing in Fel pro's
 

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Percy's aluminum gaskets, and Stage-8 locking bolts=no leaks!
 
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breslin alittle more money than stage 8, but no retainers and no clips to lose. they also have smaller heads than the stage 8 bolts. and are available in stainless if that's your thing. summit and jegs carry them.
 
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