Header bolts

[wytstang]

Has anyone used these header bolts before Breslin Performance I have lost 2 bolts and want to buy new bolts that will stay put these seem like a really good option. Any thoughts are welcomed. Oh and you need a Macmro media(flash) to see.

 

[89MustangGX]

I've been using standard header bolts for years, never had any problems. As long as you retighten them after a couple heat cycles (when they're warm seems to help for me), they'll never back out. I try to do it a couple times, but usually after the first time they're done. And the price is right too!

 

[wytstang]

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[95BLKGT5.0]

The Split Lock are nice but I have not heard of anyone using them.
There are the Stage 8 locking header bolts

 

[mootang]

hey I was just looking through the old threads and saw your question. I don't know if your still interested but I put some of those locking header bolts from breslin in my car and have had no problems with them coming loose like my old ones. they can be a pain to put in but well worth the $ for me because I no longer have to tighten my header bolts once a week.

 

[95BLKGT5.0]

I talked to two guys using them and they swear by them. They say once install just forget about it.
And they are not a pain like stage 8.
I give them a

 

[wytstang]

That's great to hear I think I will pick some up some time after the holidays thank's for the response

 

[final5-0]

Lock washers ... work great ... cheap too

Later
Grady

 

[SN95StangMan]

Those look interesting. I only had a problem once when a pair of header bolts backed out on my #4 cylinder and blew out the gasket. Since I fixed that, I've had no problems with them. Just a little thread locker and a re-tightening after a few heat cycles and they have stayed in place. *knock on wood*

 

[final5-0]

While were talking about header bolts I was wondering if any of you guys have concerns about using thread locker on Aluminum threads like I do?

You are supposed to use anti seize on the bolts due to the dis-similar metals.

The threads on Aluminum can so easily be hosed up and the thought of using Lock Tite with them scares me somewhat.

Later
Grady

 

[mootang]

i would definetly not use lock tight with aluminum heads. spend $70 on quality locking header bolts and you won't have to spend a grand on new heads

 

[FastFord]

Stage 8 locking header bolts!! Well worth the money, I would always retighten the regular header bolts and they would still backout.