Stainless Bolts ?
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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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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 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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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 ..