JSTAN

I recently purchased a set of used Kooks headers. Does anyone know where I can purchase a set of header bolts?

thanks

BlownV6

Any of the sites vendor's could get you a set of new bolts

0Jeff @ TPE

I have a brand new set of Kooks headers in my spare room. I can measure them if your like. This way you can just go to a bolt store.


PM me if you want me to
Jeff

vettenuts

You may also want to consider the ARP studs. That is what I installed and they make the job easier and are less risk if you are installing yourself due to the chance of cross-threading.

thetorch

I used Breslin locking header bolts because I didn't want to worry about loose or falling out bolts. Highly recommended. The part number for the LS1/6 is 608-026 (Stainless 12 pt). I paid $74 to the door from Jegs.

corvettebob1

When I purchased my kook's from the vette doctors last year they told me to reuse the stock manifold bolts.
I did and no problems yet, besides I think they are a low grade of stainless anyway.

don527

i used my stock ones. cleaned them. a dab of antiseize and torque carefully to spec.

not a single issue.

88sk

same here no problems.

phils C5 vette

IM QUIKR

The last time I re-used header bolts, one snapped off from heat stress when I re-torqued it on the install. Never again will I re-use exhaust header bolts.

runamuk

Here's the link to Breslins website Go Breslin

#001 2001 Z06

I called Kooks on this subject, they referred me to Dave at Cartek.

Stock Metal GM Gasket
Stock GM bolts
Lock Washers
Blue Locktite
Torque Evenly
High Quality Silicon Header Adhesive.

We both agreed that the seal should be checked on a regular basis. However, we could not agree which state had more potholes. He voted for New Jersey and myself, Kalifornia. Go figure.

However, I do find above threaded bolts to be really cool, but probably would work on a race car better. The reason I say this, is because, I rather have my headers come loose after bottoming out badly, than them pulling directly on heads. Leverage, steel(headers) vs. aluminum heads sitting on gasket. Which do you think will win?