header bolts
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header bolts Stupid question I know, but for the life of me I can't remember how long of a bolt I need.....3/4" or 1"? Pretty much the last thing I have to get....
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I know you just asked what size and im sure you can use either 3/4 or the 1 inch, i would get these they are the ****. I never had to go back and re tighten them ever
3/4
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...0cd7c669d38f11
1 inch
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...0cd7c669d38f11
3/4
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...0cd7c669d38f11
1 inch
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...0cd7c669d38f11
I have the 1" Breslin "split lock" stainless which has a + cut in the end of the bolt and is drilled through the middle with a set screw which when tightened causes the + to expand, not allowing the bolt to back out.
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Always go with a 1" bolt. The threads in the head are plenty deep enough for whatever thickness flange your headers have. More thread engagement = more bite = more resistance to backing out.
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I used stainless 1" Breslin Split Locks, which I believe are now a Percy's product. They won some engineering awards when they came out, and are probably the most innovative locking bolt design.
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When I was deciding on a bolt, it seemed like a lot of people thought the Stage 8 bolts were a PITA. The consensus seemed to be that the Breslins were the best locking bolt, but the guy who started the company died, and the bolt became almost impossible to find. I believe Percy's picked up the design a couple of years ago. If I had it to do over, I'm not sure whether I would use a locking bolt. I would consider going with the 1" stainless ARP bolts.
