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Nov 20, 2007 | 11:42 AM

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Using a torque wrench is never a bad idea, especially when bolting into aluminum.

Nov 20, 2007 | 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by simple

....when the bolt holes are smack inbetween the primaries.

Yea I thought the same when I first opened my Stage 8's but I dug deeper to find that the Tear-drop lock feature is bent over about 1/4" from end on 4 of them to lock over the flange between primaries. Simple/effective design

Nov 20, 2007 | 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSilverOne

loctite? no
anti seize? yes

Red loctite is what the factory used.

Nov 20, 2007 | 08:25 PM

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Thanks for all the help

The plan is...
Stock bolts with anti seize
gaskets that are currently on - there unless their f'd

Nov 21, 2007 | 12:48 PM

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We sell a lot of stage8 header bolts and have never had a complaint. They seem to be a great alternative-

http://marylandspeed.com/stage-8-loc...00-p-1006.html

Nov 21, 2007 | 03:00 PM

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I'm glad somebody came in that understands the attributes of the stage 8's. The problem is that sometimes you get a bunch of guys expressing their opinions when they have no idea what they are talking about. Regardless of what anyone says, the OEM bolts are a compromise in both holding and aesthetics.