As some of yall know, I will soon be installing S/R Torquer heads, MAC headers, 1.5 roller rockers, TBI intake, GMPP timing chain and a LT1 cam. Right now I'm going with Fel-Pro gaskets for everything except the exhaust, in which case I'm using Percy's Dead-Soft Aluminum gaskets.

Would yall recommend upgrading all of my bolts? Is so, what kind? Also, what are yall's recommendations for header bolts?

I don't plan on running nitrous at this time, but if I ever get a wild hair up my ****, I want to make sure that the engine can take it.

All links are appreciated.

-The Gunny

 

ARP bolts

You can find them at ANY parts store, speed shop, machine shop, mail order company, etc.

For headers, I'd recommend Stage 8. They've got a retaining device on them that keeps them from loosening. The only place I've seen them is www.Jegs.com or www.SummitRacing.com

The ARPs are much more important for main caps and especially connecting rods. But since you aren't tearing the motor apart...

They do have a kit that includes bolts for the water pump, intake manifold, thermostat, etc. that's pretty cheap. Check out the two places in the links above.

 

OK, how about these? They are correct right? They've got a whole bunch of numbers for the heads that I'm a little confused about. . . and what are these studs they keep talking about?

Head bolts / P# 070-134-3601 / $50

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...10&prmenbr=361

Also, which Stage 8 header bolts do I require? The ones that are 3/4" long or 1" long?

Thanks for your help

-The Gunny