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logan1080 · 07-08-2009, 05:10 PM

just wondering if those of you who have installed aftermarket headers are having to re-tighten the bolts often. I have a 1998 chevy short box reg cab with a 5.7l in it with shorty headers. After so many miles I can hear a ticking under the hood and sure enough it is caused by the header bolts getting loose causing an exhaust leak. Anyone find this is happening often with the camaro?

Gentry78 · 07-08-2009, 05:53 PM

you could get some stage 8 bolts to take care of that

*CamaroSpike23* · 07-08-2009, 06:07 PM

most any aftermarket header swap will require you to recheck/tighten the header bolts. you could get the stage 8s. which are a little pricey.

I picked up a set of Spectre Lockwire Header Bolts that safety wire themselves and they come with the extension tool to tighten them in cramped conditions.

got them at autozone. have had them on the 94Z for about 3000 miles and have yet to need to retighten them.

they are part #4668 on autozone.com

HaveBlue · 07-09-2009, 11:32 AM

Use ARP Stainless fasteners. They don't heat cycle, (expand & contract) like the std bolts do. Which is what causes them to loosen over time.

logan1080 · 07-09-2009, 01:03 PM

What are these stage 8 bolts??

2010 2-Tone · 07-09-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by logan1080

What are these stage 8 bolts??

They are bolts that have a lock that you put on them. It stops them from backing off. The last set I bought for my LS1 was around 45.00 if I remember correctly.

White Devil · 07-09-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by logan1080

What are these stage 8 bolts??

Edit: He beat me to it... make sure their "grade 8" as well. You could always just pick up some grade 8 bolts with drilled heads and lockwire em.

logan1080 · 07-09-2009, 03:03 PM

sounds pretty decent, 45 bucks isn't bad for never having to listen to an exhaust leak.

Italianwhiplash · 07-09-2009, 03:48 PM

I agree, Get some stage 8 Bolts. Did that with all my cars. One of my friends didn't had a header leak in 3 months...Blew head gasket too :-x

*CamaroSpike23* · 07-09-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by logan1080

What are these stage 8 bolts??

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Bell040 · 07-09-2009, 04:32 PM

why do the aftermarket headers not already come with these "stage 8" bolts?

Am I missing something? Is $45 too steep for a company that sells $1800 headers?

White Devil · 07-09-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bell040

Is $45 too steep for a company that sells $1800 headers?

Yes.

logan1080 · 07-09-2009, 05:34 PM

When I look at it that way, yeah they should throw them in haha.

White Devil · 07-09-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by logan1080

When I look at it that way, yeah they should throw them in haha.

For 1800 bucks they should throw a hooker in the box too. The prices on some of these cars mods is rediculous, I can buy a set of headers and a full exhaust made out of the same materials for my truck for like 800 bucks... and the trucks longer!

07-08-2009, 05:10 PM	#1
logan1080 Drives: 2003 Crew Cab Duramax Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: canada Posts: 693 View My Garage	maintenance with aftermarket headers. just wondering if those of you who have installed aftermarket headers are having to re-tighten the bolts often. I have a 1998 chevy short box reg cab with a 5.7l in it with shorty headers. After so many miles I can hear a ticking under the hood and sure enough it is caused by the header bolts getting loose causing an exhaust leak. Anyone find this is happening often with the camaro?

07-09-2009, 03:48 PM	#9
Italianwhiplash Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger r/t Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Posts: 176 View My Garage	I agree, Get some stage 8 Bolts. Did that with all my cars. One of my friends didn't had a header leak in 3 months...Blew head gasket too :-x __________________ 2006 Dodge Charger R/T-Heads, cam, headers,exhaust,cut outs, nitrous , intake, 1000hp axles,3.75 gears and much much more 2009 Hemi Orange Dodge Challenger SRT-8 - 6 speed, Headers, exhaust, Super Charged,SMS Supercharger, 4.10 gears, stage 5 transmission, duel clutch, and the beast under the hood A 440 CI 7.2 LITER HEMI On order victory Red 2ss RS Camaro, Parts already received ARH Headers, SLP loud Mouth I exhaust, waiting for Vortech SuperCharger.

07-09-2009, 04:32 PM	#11
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	why do the aftermarket headers not already come with these "stage 8" bolts? Am I missing something? Is $45 too steep for a company that sells $1800 headers? __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods.

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07-08-2009, 05:53 PM	#2
Gentry78 HOOK'EM Drives: 97 c1500/92 olds Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,279	you could get some stage 8 bolts to take care of that

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HaveBlue Drives: CTS/CAMARO Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SEMA/PERF INDUSTRY GUY Posts: 488	Use ARP Stainless fasteners. They don't heat cycle, (expand & contract) like the std bolts do. Which is what causes them to loosen over time.

07-09-2009, 01:03 PM	#5
logan1080 Drives: 2003 Crew Cab Duramax Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: canada Posts: 693 View My Garage	What are these stage 8 bolts??

07-09-2009, 03:03 PM	#8
logan1080 Drives: 2003 Crew Cab Duramax Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: canada Posts: 693 View My Garage	sounds pretty decent, 45 bucks isn't bad for never having to listen to an exhaust leak.

07-09-2009, 05:34 PM	#13
logan1080 Drives: 2003 Crew Cab Duramax Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: canada Posts: 693 View My Garage	When I look at it that way, yeah they should throw them in haha.