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0stones0 · 02-21-2021, 04:29 AM

1. Are the supplied bolts in the kit good to use or should I reuse the OEM bolts?

2. Where the tubes are welded on the backside of the flanges, the welds are slightly higher than the flange itself. Do they need to be perfectly flush with the flanges to seal correctly? I’ll be using new gm gaskets. I can provide a pic if needed.

Thanks

George-CZ · 02-21-2021, 06:47 AM

I used OEM bolts.

And as for the second question, I don't know exactly what you mean, but there was no need to edit anything.

CamaroDreams76 · 02-21-2021, 07:38 AM

I used the bolts supplied by stainless. They work fine. I have had them on for a little over a year now. Im in the same boat as above with the 2nd question.

0stones0 · 02-21-2021, 08:35 AM

Thanks for the responses gents. Here’s a pic of the welds. Probably nothing but, you can feel just a tiny ridge there. Not sure that it’s actually above the flange though.
2nd pic is of the bolts. OEM are in fine shape and I also like the idea of 10mm socket head over the 8mm that come with the kit. My guess is they both work fine. There are 45k on the OEM bolts, would that warrant a change out?

Avenging Orange · 02-21-2021, 08:44 AM

Use factory bolts. I've found retorquing after 3-4 heat cycles and then maybe a month or so later saves any issues with lose bolts. And that weld looks ok to me.

George-CZ · 02-21-2021, 09:54 AM

As you can see ... OEM bolts have a larger head and a wider bearing surface replaces the washer.

Weld is O.K.

0stones0 · 02-21-2021, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George-CZ

As you can see ... OEM bolts have a larger head and a wider bearing surface replaces the washer.

Weld is O.K.

Thanks George! Always nice to have someone affirm your choices.

0stones0 · 02-21-2021, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

Use factory bolts. I've found retorquing after 3-4 heat cycles and then maybe a month or so later saves any issues with lose bolts. And that weld looks ok to me.

Thank you sir!

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-21-2021, 10:38 AM

Welds look good to me. The gasket will take up any space that may be a concern on the welds slightly higher than the flange, also use the OEM bolts, they have a bigger head and a flat surface simulating a washer. Easier to TQ down and more hold down area on the flange.

0stones0 · 02-21-2021, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Welds look good to me. The gasket will take up any space that may be a concern on the welds slightly higher than the flange, also use the OEM bolts, they have a bigger head and a flat surface simulating a washer. Easier to TQ down and more hold down area on the flange.

George-CZ · 02-21-2021, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0stones0

Thanks George! Always nice to have someone affirm your choices.

No fear. It will be fine

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-21-2021, 05:56 PM

We are here to help keep the masses well informed with correct and useful knowledge, right George? lol. And help you spend your "mod" money.. hehe.

George-CZ · 02-22-2021, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

We are here to help keep the masses well informed with correct and useful knowledge, right George? lol. And help you spend your "mod" money.. hehe.

CamaroDreams76 · 02-22-2021, 04:43 AM

as stated, the welds are fine. just reuse your OEM manifold gaskets. Dont use stainless' provided gasket maker as the header gasket

02-21-2021, 04:29 AM	#1
0stones0 It don’t come easy. Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: WI Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	Stainless Power headers questions: 1. Are the supplied bolts in the kit good to use or should I reuse the OEM bolts? 2. Where the tubes are welded on the backside of the flanges, the welds are slightly higher than the flange itself. Do they need to be perfectly flush with the flanges to seal correctly? I’ll be using new gm gaskets. I can provide a pic if needed. Thanks __________________

02-21-2021, 07:38 AM	#3
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,083 View My Garage	I used the bolts supplied by stainless. They work fine. I have had them on for a little over a year now. Im in the same boat as above with the 2nd question. __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

02-21-2021, 08:35 AM	#4
0stones0 It don’t come easy. Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: WI Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	Thanks for the responses gents. Here’s a pic of the welds. Probably nothing but, you can feel just a tiny ridge there. Not sure that it’s actually above the flange though. 2nd pic is of the bolts. OEM are in fine shape and I also like the idea of 10mm socket head over the 8mm that come with the kit. My guess is they both work fine. There are 45k on the OEM bolts, would that warrant a change out? Attached Images __________________

02-21-2021, 08:44 AM	#5
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Use factory bolts. I've found retorquing after 3-4 heat cycles and then maybe a month or so later saves any issues with lose bolts. And that weld looks ok to me. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

02-21-2021, 10:38 AM	#9
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,449	Welds look good to me. The gasket will take up any space that may be a concern on the welds slightly higher than the flange, also use the OEM bolts, they have a bigger head and a flat surface simulating a washer. Easier to TQ down and more hold down area on the flange. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

02-21-2021, 06:47 AM	#2
George-CZ Drives: 2010 2SS LS3 and 1978 STROKER 383 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,592	I used OEM bolts. And as for the second question, I don't know exactly what you mean, but there was no need to edit anything.

02-21-2021, 09:54 AM	#6
George-CZ Drives: 2010 2SS LS3 and 1978 STROKER 383 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,592	As you can see ... OEM bolts have a larger head and a wider bearing surface replaces the washer. Weld is O.K.

02-21-2021, 05:56 PM	#12
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,449	We are here to help keep the masses well informed with correct and useful knowledge, right George? lol. And help you spend your "mod" money.. hehe. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

02-22-2021, 04:43 AM	#14
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,083 View My Garage	as stated, the welds are fine. just reuse your OEM manifold gaskets. Dont use stainless' provided gasket maker as the header gasket __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023