Need Part Numbers or other information

[jaa1988]

Ordering bolts and stuff for the 88 and need to know:

Header bolt size?
I'm getting the stage 8 locing ones so if you have a part number for the set that would be great.

Brake Bleeder size?
Thought I could just order a set of them and it looks like there are lots of different sizes. I have the standard brakes if that helps.

Exhaust gasket?
What's best? or works best with headers?

Thanks in advance

 

[*89x2*]

Welcome to the CAC James!!!

I have a set of lumn. reinforced gaskets that came from LPE on my car w/ headers and they have not blown out... I did notice in the Summit racing catalog ( www.summitracing.com ) that they have some neat new offerings in the gasket/fastner section
Stage 8 lock bolts for small block chevy is Summit part # STG-8911 and are $31.95.

I will let someone else ansew the brake question.
Once again, Welcome!!!

(Check out the Mid Atlantic section for events in the area )

 

[jaa1988]

Well the bolts are now 37.95

Oh well at least they aren't on Back Order.

Now if I can get an answer to the speed bleeders and gasket question I can order them.

 

[JonM]

Speedbleeders

http://www.speedbleeder.com/

SB1010

The header gaskets...use two sets of Fel-Pro

 

[jaa1988]

The header gaskets...use two sets of Fel-Pro

Why two sets? I assume this just doubles up the thickness of the gasket?

Just wondering . . .

 

[JonM]

I just feel that the application of two gaskets gives a better seal. Headers are not as rigid as the cast iron manifolds and not as flat. i.e...pipes coming through the flange, flange could be a little warped. I just think the added thickness is better. Personal preference but Felpro is a good gasket.

You may want to call these people about your bolts

http://www.arp-bolts.com/index.html

 

[*89x2*]

Why two sets? I assume this just doubles up the thickness of the gasket?

Just wondering . . .

James, the 2 gaskets are not really needed (esp when you will be using the locking bolts on the header flanges)
I have a fel pro gasket on my headers and even w/ a 383 w/ 12.5:1 comp ratio it has not blown them out (since switching over to the locking bolts)
Hope this helps

 

[jaa1988]

James, the 2 gaskets are not really needed (esp when you will be using the locking bolts on the header flanges)
I have a fel pro gasket on my headers and even w/ a 383 w/ 12.5:1 comp ratio it has not blown them out (since switching over to the locking bolts)
Hope this helps

It helps, ordered the speed bleeders and locking header bolts. They should be here next week along with the exhaust system (hoping)