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Old 05-04-2011, 09:40 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Trying to install an Akra full system, but I've never seen the star shaped nuts holding the stock headers to the head; do you need a special socket/wrench?

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Old 05-04-2011, 10:15 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Trying to install an Akra full system, but I've never seen the star shaped nuts holding the stock headers to the head; do you need a special socket/wrench?

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No special socket needed, just use a 12 point socket. If I remember right it's a 12mm or a 10mm...
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Its a 10mm
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Yep, thats it
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Got it - thanks guys.

That stock system is a heavy SoB!
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