Just ordered AR headers what else is recomended?
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Just ordered AR headers what else is recomended?
Just ordered the longtube American Racing Headers with cats. for my 2003 5.3L
Should I order some ARP or stage 8 header bolts?
I'm guessing that these come with gaskets, but should I upgrade?
I'm going to get new O2 sensors, do I need any type of extension plugs?
Anything else you can think of?
Thanks
Should I order some ARP or stage 8 header bolts?
I'm guessing that these come with gaskets, but should I upgrade?
I'm going to get new O2 sensors, do I need any type of extension plugs?
Anything else you can think of?
Thanks
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Ive always used MSD wires. They have been great, and no shields are needed.
You can check with ARH but stock wires should work as well.
Outstanding choice on headers by the way. The quality is tremendous. If I ever put another set of headers on my truck it will be ARH
You can check with ARH but stock wires should work as well.
Outstanding choice on headers by the way. The quality is tremendous. If I ever put another set of headers on my truck it will be ARH
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I put american racing headers on my 04 2500 this spring... They came with new header bolts... The only thing I did was add a stainless steel lock washer and a drop off high temp blue loctite on each bolt... I think the high temp blue is type 246.... I can check if you're interested... Checked torque several times and none have loosened.. Great headers by the way... I noticed a really good improvement.
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I have installed several sets of ARH and the stock plug wires always fit well without touching.
No extensions are needed or recommended.
New O2's are nice, especially if your stockers are seized in the stock Y. Give the threads a touch of anti-seize.
I prefer the factory style MLS gasket over the supplied composite gaskets, and the factory stock gaskets can usually be reused.
I have used studs, and bolts. I found that using studs usually made the installation & future removal more of a PITA. Particularly with the larger 1 7/8" primaries.
Congrats on your new ARH headers. They are truly the best fitting and performing headers you can buy.
No extensions are needed or recommended.
New O2's are nice, especially if your stockers are seized in the stock Y. Give the threads a touch of anti-seize.
I prefer the factory style MLS gasket over the supplied composite gaskets, and the factory stock gaskets can usually be reused.
I have used studs, and bolts. I found that using studs usually made the installation & future removal more of a PITA. Particularly with the larger 1 7/8" primaries.
Congrats on your new ARH headers. They are truly the best fitting and performing headers you can buy.
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Just ordered the longtube American Racing Headers with cats. for my 2003 5.3L
Should I order some ARP or stage 8 header bolts?
I'm guessing that these come with gaskets, but should I upgrade?
I'm going to get new O2 sensors, do I need any type of extension plugs?
Anything else you can think of?
Thanks
Should I order some ARP or stage 8 header bolts?
I'm guessing that these come with gaskets, but should I upgrade?
I'm going to get new O2 sensors, do I need any type of extension plugs?
Anything else you can think of?
Thanks
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