HELP getting ducks in a row for headers?

[MUDHOE]

Ok so ive ordered me a set of LPP headers for the hoe and want to make sure i got everything together before i start the install. I had a buddy at my gym say that i should get some locking header bolts so the stay tight. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/STG-8900/?rtype=10 this is what i found. Also from all these right ups ive read it sounds like the band style exhaust clamps work alot better than the u-bolt style. How many do you guys think i would need? I just grabbed a fel-pro header gasket tn and they didnt have any bolts so i guess ill have to order the rest off of summit racing. Any tips and other ideas would be helpfull. Thanks

 

[brucebruce45]

Don't break the header bolts off in the block, watch ur spark plugs when removing headers/ I had one crack on me, those band clamps should be temporary till u can get someone to weld it up

 

[blueflamed03]

if high on miles, change plugs and wires now, easier to remove plugs so you don't crack one and have a miss later.

 

[ezdaar]

get a small flat and round file to remove sharp edges from things like the heater core box drain tray and various heatshields you will be mangling arms and hands on..

 

[MUDHOE]

its only got 84k on it. i came home from the bar this morning and sprayed all the bolts and decided to through a wrench on one and the front passenger side came right out easy so im gonna keep spraying them untill i get my parts and they should all come out easy. any body else have problems with the wires rubbing on headers when all put together? i read someone had a problem with that.

 

[Phantomx55]

Definitely get those stage 8 bolts, I just put my headers in about a month ago and used them after 2 of my stock bolts were broken off. I would consider replacing the plugs+wires when you do your headers since it makes it easier. You are almost at the point where you should be replacing them, so it can't hurt to do it a little early.