Header Bolts, what to use???

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07-25-2004, 05:54 PM

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Header Bolts, what to use???

What bolts are everybody using with there headers?? Stock, aftermarket, regular hex bolts that come with the headers?? Post up!!

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07-25-2004, 05:55 PM

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i reused the factory bolts and have not ever had any leak problems. i even used them on my asm's and they do not come loose.

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07-25-2004, 06:37 PM

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I'm really wanting some stainless bolts since my headers are coated. I've found the Stage 8 locking are stainless but thats all that I can find so far.

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07-25-2004, 08:15 PM

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Check out www.go-breslin.com. These are a new type of locking header bolt that have only been on the market for about a year. I have these in stainless on my Av. They're expensive but you'll never have to worry about them coming loose. I retorqued mine after about a week's worth of heat cycles and haven't had any problems with loosening.