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Old 04-07-2006 | 08:30 AM
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Does anybody use anti-seize or any combound on the header bolts?
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Old 04-07-2006 | 10:29 AM
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Good Idea to use anti-seize. The two different metals will corrode and bond together.

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Old 04-07-2006 | 10:37 AM
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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!
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Old 04-07-2006 | 11:32 AM
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You might consider studs in the head instead of bolts. I believe there might be some benefits to using studs.
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Old 04-07-2006 | 11:38 AM
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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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Old 04-07-2006 | 12:08 PM
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I use the ARP stainless studs and Nickle Anti-seize.
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Old 04-07-2006 | 06:06 PM
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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.
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Old 04-07-2006 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by pachangalpina
I use the ARP stainless studs and Nickle Anti-seize.
Excellent advice.
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Old 04-07-2006 | 06:24 PM
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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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Old 04-07-2006 | 08:14 PM
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just picked up the arp studs from summit
Thanks Todd
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