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Old 01-21-2010, 07:01 PM
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gt40 head bolt size
Im in the process of rebuilding my 5.0 engine, and im ready to bolt the gt40s on and notice the heads have 1/2 holes and my bolts are 7/16. Can I just use 7/16 hardend washers or do i have to have the 1/2 bushings?
 
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bushings are the best way to go.... im sure the washers would work but if the bushings fail then u can blaim the company lol



altho it wont do any good
 
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Yes use bushings.
 
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thanks guys
 
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ARP makes a bolt kit for it , thats what i used on mine...Lew
 
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