Finally got a Alpha Shorty header and wanted to check with you good people to see if there are any tricks I need to be aware of. Remember, I work on people not cars so my mechanical abilities and knowledge are sometimes embarrassing. That being said, I saw @rabtechs reminder to use anti-seize on the O2 sensor and he mentioned a special socket, so I need to pick one of those up as well. Anything else? I already have the new gaskets, ordered them with the header... Should I be putting anything on the manifold studs and flange bolts - loctite, anti-seize, nothing? Also, there is a thin metal plate zip tied to the flange of the new header. Do I use it instead of a regular gasket or do I use both? (See, I told you - remedial student)
Thanks in advance folks and happy Slinging!