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Originally Posted by tortuga View Post
Torqued to 25ft lb like the instructions say, none are loose. Gaskets compressed…They ALWAYS fail at the top too, and now that i think of it always between 3-4 0r 7-8…

Forgot to add to my initial post:



Look up "stage 8 header bolt kit" for your application. I've used them on most of my Cobras, and all of my race cars, without ever an issue.







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