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Old 10-18-2004 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by blown formula
I used ARP Stainless bolts on headers. No problems. Most headers require use of a reduced head bolt and ARP's fill the bill. You will never snap off an ARP bolt.

Yes get the arp. I use the12 pt .
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Old 10-18-2004 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by cuda
Also, it's my opinion that a non stainless grade eight bolt doesn't rust as easily as other non stainless.
They'll surface rust just as easy as anything.
They usually come, though, with a black oxide surface treatment followed by an oil spray. This definitely gives them a leg up on the rust issue.

and when they DO rust, they still remain pretty strong.
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Old 10-18-2004 | 11:54 PM
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ARP!

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Old 10-19-2004 | 12:55 AM
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Stainless really galls aluminum, be careful
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Old 10-19-2004 | 07:59 AM
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Use an anti-seize lubricant (silver stuff) and recheck torque after the first few outings.
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Old 10-20-2004 | 12:23 PM
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The stock Merc bolts are 8.85 and 5.55 each ..... ARP stainless are 3.69 and 2.95 ..... unbelievable .....we're talkin 32 bolts for 2 motors ..
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