exhaust header locking fasteners

[burt ragio]

I have just received the last of my order from Stainless Works. A pair of long pipes and high flow cats to accompany the long tube headers. I have new exhaust header gaskets. I would like to get the stag 8 locking fasteners. Where can I order these ? Are they the best choice ?

[Zack]

Dont do it. When you go to remove them, you will be reaching for your sawed off shotgun and pointing it at your ill-witted head.
The stock hardware is more than adequate.

[burt ragio]

Zack, I'am inclined to take your suggestion and use the stock studs and bolts. I just read some old posts you mentioned in one that the stock nuts were a irregular shape and thought they might be self locking nuts. I also plan on useing loc tight on the threads as an added precaution.

[CRUZTAKER]

Take Zack's advice.

No need for them.;)

[fastblackmerc]

I have just received the last of my order from Stainless Works. A pair of long pipes and high flow cats to accompany the long tube headers. I have new exhaust header gaskets. I would like to get the stag 8 locking fasteners. Where can I order these ? Are they the best choice ?

Summit & Jegs carry them. Just use some anti-sieze on the threads. They look better the the rusty factory studs & nuts.

[RCSignals]

if rust is a worry couldn't stainless fasteners be used to duplicate the stock ones?

[Zack]

You will need to modify the upper stud on Cylinder 4 and 7
As well as the lower on # 7

Just cut about 1/4-3/8" off the stud.
I coat all the studs with anti-seize before tightening them down.
Do not, for the love of god use Loctite

[Stranger in the Black Sedan]

Dont do it. When you go to remove them, you will be reaching for your sawed off shotgun and pointing it at your ill-witted head.


Best quote of the day.

[burt ragio]

thanks for the advice no loctite.

[RCSignals]

You will need to modify the upper stud on Cylinder 4 and 7
As well as the lower on # 7

Just cut about 1/4-3/8" off the stud.
I coat all the studs with anti-seize before tightening them down.
Do not, for the love of god use Loctite

no red loctite? :P

[GreekGod]

anti-seize is your friend. Use it frequently. Everywhere.