FMS header questions...

slo95 · 10-10-2001, 08:21 PM

Got some FMS shorties (used, no bolts/ gaskets) ready to install, my question is whether to get Ford OEM gaskets and bolts, reuse the stock gaskets and bolts, or get Stage 8 locking and Felpro 1415 (I think)?

todd95GT · 10-10-2001, 11:31 PM

I would not reuse a gasket unless it was already new, but even then, I'd replace it considering the relatively low cost of a new set. I have used the Stage 8 bolts and from my experience with them, they're great and never backed out. But I know guys that use the removable type of loc-tite also and that seems to work fine. How much did you pay for the headers?

10-10-2001, 08:21 PM	#1
slo95 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 168	FMS header questions... Got some FMS shorties (used, no bolts/ gaskets) ready to install, my question is whether to get Ford OEM gaskets and bolts, reuse the stock gaskets and bolts, or get Stage 8 locking and Felpro 1415 (I think)?

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10-10-2001, 11:31 PM	#2
todd95GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA Posts: 191	I would not reuse a gasket unless it was already new, but even then, I'd replace it considering the relatively low cost of a new set. I have used the Stage 8 bolts and from my experience with them, they're great and never backed out. But I know guys that use the removable type of loc-tite also and that seems to work fine. How much did you pay for the headers?