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Old Jul 14, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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From: Morrison IL
Car: 88 GTA, 74 T/A
Engine: 383 stroker (Procharged)
Transmission: TH400 w/brake (new 2013)
Axle/Gears: 12-Bolt S60 - 3.73 (new 2013)
Exhaust leak question

I have a 88 GTA, i just put a 383 stroker in it. i have a set of headman headers that bolt up to a flowmaster y-pipe. For some reason my nuts rattle loose no matter how tight i get them. i have tried double nutting and also all steel double lock nuts and nothing seems to work. i have even tried using lock tight but i have my doubts if that would help much. Any suggestions? Thanks
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Old Jul 14, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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From: Lillington,N.C.
Car: 84Z28
Engine: 0.030 over 10.25:1 dart heads 350
Transmission: T 5 W.C. now
Axle/Gears: 3.73:1
Get some new nuts,(no not those kind) bolts, and lock washers.Make sure if you use locktight you get the hightemp. stuff / else it will just melt right off like butter.
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 07:26 AM
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From: Morrison IL
Car: 88 GTA, 74 T/A
Engine: 383 stroker (Procharged)
Transmission: TH400 w/brake (new 2013)
Axle/Gears: 12-Bolt S60 - 3.73 (new 2013)
thanks ill try that
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