Stainless hardware on Aluminum intake

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11-17-2011, 10:50 PM

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Stainless hardware on Aluminum intake

Will this cause a corrosion issue? Polished alternative? Recommendations?

For beck sheet metal intake intake flanges to head.

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11-18-2011, 12:54 AM

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There should be no corrosion issues.

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11-19-2011, 12:32 PM

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I am not an expert but I have heard stainless gauls and should lube threads. Also stainless is more brittle. All and all I would use it.

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11-22-2011, 09:51 AM

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If you want to be nit-picky you can use ARP assembly lube for the correct application of torque.

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11-24-2011, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sicksspeed

I am not an expert but I have heard stainless gauls and should lube threads. Also stainless is more brittle. All and all I would use it.

You are correct, stainless fasteners gall in all materials, and should always be lubed, preferably with a paste.

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