Exhaust gaskets and header bolts?

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DaUsedMCR

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I broke a bolt on my header a while back and i finally have the extra cash to get some bolts. i asked about stage 8 bolts on here, but they are pretty expensive. on Ebay they have a set of Dorman bolts for less than 1/4 the price. should i get the dorman set to replace that one bolt? or replace them all with stage 8?

also, i figured since im going at it, i should replace the gasket. i used the LPP gasket when i put the headers on, and afterwards, i read that they weren't so good, but my original ones broke when took them off. should i go to the dealer and get OEM ones, or are they ACDelco? if so can someone give me a part number? their website says #12617944, but purchasing sites say thats for 07+. or should i go with Felpro, which i have read mixed reviews on.
 

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I got the stage 8 and have to say well worth the $43 bucks on Summitracing.com
There a few other sites that have them for a little less http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=235_82_380&products_id=738
I didn't use the pacesetter gaskets I bought new OEM gaskets from the dealer for mine just cause I wanted new but yeah price was high! SMH.. Autozone carries some percys soft aluminum gaskets. I heard they work well but I have never tried.
 

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That is a difference in price. All I can say is I have had no issues with stage 8. plus I liked the look. they sat well with my Ceramic coated headers.
maybe use the $10 dollar ones if you have issues then redo with stage 8
 

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