BBC Headers HOK- 2463HKR and what accessories?

[Ned Kelly]

So I got some Hooker BBC HOK- 2463HKR headers:
http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/hok-2463hkr/overview/

What other parts should I get for the install?

Header reducers?
http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/hok-11040hkr/overview/

Stage 8 locking fasteners?
http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/stg-8912a/overview/

What gaskets you fellows recommend?

 

[76zimmer]

forget the stage 8's just use a good set of header bolts (should be supplied w/ headers) and retighten after the first heat cycle. Get a GOOD set of header gaskets, I've used steel core sets that hold up real good... http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mrg-5910/overview/make/chevrolet

 

[CaneyCat]

I have Had great luck since I've started using copper header gaskets, No problems yet.

 

[folkenheath]

I would say retighten after the first 8 heat cycles, then you are good to go. If you get the copper gaskets they will stay tight with less heat cycles, maybe 1 or 2. Aluminum works good too, not quite as well since there are many thin sheets to crush. Over the years on different vehicles I have tried regular (suck), copper, aluminum, and now the new carbon gaskets. From now on I will stick with copper. I think they stay tight with less heat cycles, and I have been using one set since 1996 on one of my vehicles.

 

[Ned Kelly]

Ok, I'll probably go for the copper gaskets and pick up some good grade 8 bolts for the headers. Thanks.

 

[79rustyk10]

I had good luck with the supplied gaskets with the hookers I put on my nova. When we pulled the engine, they had to pry the headers off.

I also lightly snugged up the bolts after every time it ran for a week also.

 

[Ned Kelly]

......and I'll snug up the bolts as everyone suggests!