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Oct 30, 2009 | 07:35 PM

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locking header bolts

Does anyone have experience with Stage 8 locking header bolts?

Oct 30, 2009 | 08:27 PM

montana_highboy

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No experience with stage 8's but i've used Percy's split-lock header bolts with satisfactory results (with their aluminum dead-soft gaskets).

Oct 30, 2009 | 08:35 PM

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I use headers with a thinck enough flange that I dont need specialty fasteners. Regular old bolts, and regular old gaskets work for me.

I have heard good reviews from users of the stage 8 fasteners.

Oct 31, 2009 | 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 75F350

I use headers with a thinck enough flange that I dont need specialty fasteners. Regular old bolts, and regular old gaskets work for me.

All header bolts eventually work loose.

Oct 31, 2009 | 08:37 AM

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I used the Ford exhaust manifold screws on my 460 with Hooker headers. I had to use two regular header bolts on a couple of tubes though because there wasn't enough room for the Ford screws. I just did it so I don't know if they'll stay tight. But I think the OEMs will give me the best chance.