I have a stupid question about headers bolts.

Fox Body · 02-22-2002, 12:12 PM

My header bolts seem to be rusting a bit (well, a little more than a bit). Is that normal?-- I would kinda guess so b/c of the extreme exhaust temperatures on the bolts and just normal weather changes while the car is sitting outside (humid, then dry, etc). I guess I need to go through and start swapping them out with some new ones.

LX XLR8R · 02-22-2002, 01:45 PM

there is no such thing as stupid questions..just stupid poeple

if they have more than just surface rust and you think that they will round off then replace the with sime ARP stainless ones and have no more probems

Mustang_289 · 02-22-2002, 01:57 PM

You many want to consider Stage-8 (I believe this is the name)header bolts.. These bolts will not work their way out - eliminates you from having to re-tighten bolts on a periodic basis

Coupe Devil · 02-22-2002, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mustang_289
You many want to consider Stage-8 (I believe this is the name)header bolts.. These bolts will not work their way out - eliminates you from having to re-tighten bolts on a periodic basis

Call ARP. They can hook you up with some Stainless stage 8 bolts. No rust and they wont back out. They look real cool to.

Brad

Fox Body · 02-22-2002, 05:54 PM

ARP stage 8 bolts. Thanks guys.

302 LX Eric · 02-23-2002, 09:39 AM

I had the same rusting problem so I switched to the ARP's. Very nice set of bolts. Look great too.

I didn't know that they had a Stage 8 from ARP. I wish I would have knew that before I bought mine. Oh well.

E

02-22-2002, 12:12 PM	#1
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	I have a stupid question about headers bolts. My header bolts seem to be rusting a bit (well, a little more than a bit). Is that normal?-- I would kinda guess so b/c of the extreme exhaust temperatures on the bolts and just normal weather changes while the car is sitting outside (humid, then dry, etc). I guess I need to go through and start swapping them out with some new ones. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

02-22-2002, 01:45 PM	#2
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	there is no such thing as stupid questions..just stupid poeple if they have more than just surface rust and you think that they will round off then replace the with sime ARP stainless ones and have no more probems __________________ 95 undecided cubes, AFR 185s,undecided cam, undecided intake, and a 150 hit 89 "turbonotch" 2.3T You might want to hold on..i saw this on a cartoon once

02-22-2002, 05:54 PM	#5
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	ARP stage 8 bolts. Thanks guys. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

02-23-2002, 09:39 AM	#6
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	I had the same rusting problem so I switched to the ARP's. Very nice set of bolts. Look great too. I didn't know that they had a Stage 8 from ARP. I wish I would have knew that before I bought mine. Oh well. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

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02-22-2002, 01:57 PM	#3
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	You many want to consider Stage-8 (I believe this is the name)header bolts.. These bolts will not work their way out - eliminates you from having to re-tighten bolts on a periodic basis