Author Topic: Stage 8 header bolt install (Read 1143 times)

AzPete · « **on:** April, 07, 2009, 02:43:12 PM »

Well, I got around to replacing the header bolts with the stage 8 locking set. Nice quality items and easy to "adjust" to fit. I have no complaints concerning the install of them.

Now, two freaking hours for ONE bolt install is just plain stupid....... I did the passenger side in about 1 hour 20 min. taking my time. Easy job. Went to the drivers side and removed and replaced one at a time as I did on the first set. Got to the rear most header bolt and it came out fine. The new one would not start straight. All in all, I removed all of the others and tried many ways to get that one in. Finally, the correct combination was to start the very front bolt, jack the engine/tranny on the right side, pry the header out and start the bolt. Not sure of the position of my left hand or mouth so I cannot say this would work for anyone else. After that, 30 mins. to tighten, set the locks, and test run.

Midlife · « **Reply #1 on:** April, 07, 2009, 03:50:43 PM »

I'll bet you forgot to stick your tongue out while starting the bolt.

I told ya it woulda been easier simply to remove the engine and then change the header bolts. But noooooo...you don't listen. *G*

AzPete · « **Reply #2 on:** April, 07, 2009, 04:40:20 PM »

Yea, yea, yea..... but the tree was busy today so I couldn't use it. Just glad to get the job done.

tarafied1 · « **Reply #3 on:** April, 07, 2009, 05:41:03 PM »

ohhhh, I hate header bolts!!! :skull

Sluggo · « **Reply #4 on:** April, 07, 2009, 06:09:10 PM »

Quote from: tarafied1 on April, 07, 2009, 05:41:03 PM

ohhhh, I hate header bolts!!! :skull

I thought i saw an "ohhhhhh, I hate that rabbit" coming.

Stage8 bolts are the schiznit. I used those and carbon fiber gaskets and have no leaks :pep

monkeystash · « **Reply #5 on:** April, 07, 2009, 06:33:28 PM »

Quote from: Sluggo on April, 07, 2009, 06:09:10 PM

carbon fiber gaskets

Can we get a link to the carbon fiber gaskets, Sluggo? I've never heard of them.

Sluggo · « **Reply #6 on:** April, 08, 2009, 10:09:53 AM »

Quote from: monkeystash on April, 07, 2009, 06:33:28 PM

Can we get a link to the carbon fiber gaskets, Sluggo? I've never heard of them.

summitt racing

Carbon composite, is case that differs from fiber.
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=PHP-68018&N=700+4294908331+4294925082+4294840125+115&autoview=sku

garner67 · « **Reply #7 on:** April, 08, 2009, 12:44:46 PM »

Anyone using these header bolts?

http://www.route66supply.com/store/page53.html

Looks like these would be easier to install than the Stage8 bolts.

AzPete · « **Reply #8 on:** April, 08, 2009, 01:12:03 PM »

On the Hooker Comp. headers I have. you cannot get a box wrench on half the bolts on each side. I must use an open end wrench. Then, on two, you could not get the allen wrench to fit into the bolt.