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95BlueStallion said:

Those head gaskets are universal as far as which side, but if I remember right they are marked “front” indicating which end needs to face toward the front of the engine. So as long as you pay attention to that, it doesn’t matter which side they go on.

As far as the head bolts, get 7/16 bolts, and there are spacers that fit over the bolt into the heads to make everything snug.

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90sickfox said:

I had the engine shop make the bolt holes in the block 1/2 inch on a previous engine. The bigger the bolt or stud the more clamping force. You probably would never stretch a 7/16 ARP stud with normal use. Maybe not needed...but for people that know it's real cool to look at the head below the headers and see 1/2 studs....makes 7/16 look little.

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95BlueStallion said:

I’ve never installed that kit personally. I would guess the only part that may be easier to do while the engine is out is bolting the headers on. The rest I would think you would want the engine in place to test fit and adjust as you go.

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95BlueStallion said:

Even though I’m not the best at following the rule, I try to do one big project at a time. Otherwise the car ends up in permanent project status and you never get any driving enjoyment out of it. Get your strut towers handled, then engine back in, and enjoy while you plan your next mod.

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