alumn. heads and header bolts
 

Does anybody use anti-seize or any combound on the header bolts?

Re: alumn. heads and header bolts
 

Good Idea to use anti-seize. The two different metals will corrode and bond together.

Dave

Re: alumn. heads and header bolts
 

There was a thread not long ago on antiseize, and it created quite a stir. Personally I like graphite but some of the professionals that should know don't use antiseize on boats.
This should be another good discussion!

Re: alumn. heads and header bolts
 

You might consider studs in the head instead of bolts. I believe there might be some benefits to using studs.

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no doubt studs are far superior to bolts & anti seize is a great thing to use I would use c-5a over the others as it uses silver & nickel as a base

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I use the ARP stainless studs and Nickle Anti-seize.

Re: alumn. heads and header bolts
 

thanks for the info. I know studs are better, but I've never studded the head for headers. I guess I will call around to find header studs. :(

Re: alumn. heads and header bolts
 

Excellent advice.

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Whats everyones opinion on the stage 8 locking bolts? I have them on my Harley and my race truck and love them, guaranteed not to back out.

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just picked up the arp studs from summit :D
Thanks Todd

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I used antiseize on anything going into my aluminum heads.

Re: alumn. heads and header bolts
 

Usually it is just the opposite, because the expansion rate is different, aluminum vs stainless, you will find them in the bilge of your boat. The will loosen and back out on their own. Havent tried the locking bolts but sound like a good investment. That or studs would do the trick.

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I would get the ARP SS studs if I were you. I put them on after having to retighten my header bolts several times. Haven't had to retighten them since(60+hrs).

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Got the studs and I'm installing them today, thanks guys

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You should have called me, I have a few sets on the shelf. :D