What header bolts are you guys running?
12-20-2011, 04:59 PM
#21
I've used stock bolts, Stage 8 "locking" bolts without the locks because I was too lazy to install them, and now use ARP header studs.
I like the header studs the best...the passenger side went really nice since I was able to hang the gaskets on the studs before sliding the header in. The driver's side was still a pain in the *** since I couldn't install a single stud before sliding the header in place, but that's probably because of how I was installing them (with everything including the oil filter, steering linkage, etc still in place).
They sure look nice though, and I should never have to replace them.
I like the header studs the best...the passenger side went really nice since I was able to hang the gaskets on the studs before sliding the header in. The driver's side was still a pain in the *** since I couldn't install a single stud before sliding the header in place, but that's probably because of how I was installing them (with everything including the oil filter, steering linkage, etc still in place).
They sure look nice though, and I should never have to replace them.
12-20-2011, 07:56 PM
#22
Right, and when the bolt breaks off flush with the head and you have to pull the head to have the piece removed, costing you a LOT of labor and a head gasket, and possibly a set of stock head bolts, maybe even having to have your head re-milled for flatness.....all because you were too cheap to buy a $50 set of bolts.
