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rberns · 02-25-2013, 06:30 PM

I have a set of ARH 1 7/8 I am installing. Looking at get some of these Stage 8 Fasteners so that the bolts don't come loose. Tried to do some research, but not sure what I need. Anyone else use these and know who I can order these from?

grocerygetter · 02-25-2013, 06:32 PM

saw those on stacey david's show one time. jeg's or summit man. post up what you think...I was thinking about them too. They're pricey, be ready.

Motion427 · 02-25-2013, 06:37 PM

We used them a few times. Nice product.

daveagogo1 · 02-25-2013, 06:39 PM

I have them. You can buy them at Texas Speed for like $38

rberns · 02-25-2013, 06:40 PM

I've gone onto summit racing and http://www.stage8.com/gm.html But I am unsure what part number I need. Seems like it will be about $50 or so which isn't bad. I am just not sure what I need.

daveagogo1 · 02-25-2013, 06:42 PM

http://texas-speed.com/p-427-stage-8...bolts-hex.aspx

or

http://texas-speed.com/p-428-stage-8...-12-point.aspx

Either will work fine. Your choice. Hex head or 12 point.

rberns · 02-25-2013, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by daveagogo1

http://texas-speed.com/p-427-stage-8...bolts-hex.aspx

or

http://texas-speed.com/p-428-stage-8...-12-point.aspx

Either will work fine. Your choice. Hex head or 12 point.

Thank you.

daveagogo1 · 02-25-2013, 06:50 PM

No problem. They work well. Also the stock bolts from GM work well too. You can reuse yours. If you want top of the line at a premium price. That would be ARP. Those run about $100

rberns · 02-25-2013, 07:39 PM

So whats the difference between ARP and Stage 8?

litle88 · 02-25-2013, 07:45 PM

If your just wanting to make your cars bay look nice then yes it's worth it but they are a PITA. If your worried about the bolts backing out then just use the stock ones cause they won't back out as long as you torque them right.

Jayrcr3 · 02-25-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by litle88

If your just wanting to make your cars bay look nice then yes it's worth it but they are a PITA. If your worried about the bolts backing out then just use the stock ones cause they won't back out as long as you torque them right.

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rberns · 02-25-2013, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by litle88

If your just wanting to make your cars bay look nice then yes it's worth it but they are a PITA. If your worried about the bolts backing out then just use the stock ones cause they won't back out as long as you torque them right.

Your saying ARP is a pita or Stage 8 is the pita? Since this is a summer/show car I would like the engine bay to look nice. One of the guys I talked to said that I will need to retighten my bolts if I choose to go with the OEM bolts and I know that he torqued them down to the correct specs.

Also I notice that ARP has studs and bolts. What would be easier of the two for installation and also look good?

BLK2SS · 02-25-2013, 07:58 PM

I've used Stage 8 before, but I prefer the split lock bolts.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Percys/760/310...rentProductId=

daveagogo1 · 02-25-2013, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rberns

So whats the difference between ARP and Stage 8?

Stage 8 is grade 8 steel with "locks"

ARP is hardened Stainless steel. Stronger and more heat, corrosion resistant.

Honestly it is all up to you. Stock bolts work just fine and you could re use yours. Or you can buy the locking type that can be a bit of a hassle but do work. Or go with the ARP . All depends on what you want and what you want to pay.

Use OEM gaskets and torque bolts down properly from the inside out and you will be fine. Simply check them again after a bit of driving to ensure they are set proper. This SHOULD be done on ANY new bolt down of parts.

02-25-2013, 06:30 PM	#1
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	Stage 8 Fasteners I have a set of ARH 1 7/8 I am installing. Looking at get some of these Stage 8 Fasteners so that the bolts don't come loose. Tried to do some research, but not sure what I need. Anyone else use these and know who I can order these from? __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

02-25-2013, 06:32 PM	#2
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	saw those on stacey david's show one time. jeg's or summit man. post up what you think...I was thinking about them too. They're pricey, be ready. __________________ -John S.

02-25-2013, 06:40 PM	#5
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	I've gone onto summit racing and http://www.stage8.com/gm.html But I am unsure what part number I need. Seems like it will be about $50 or so which isn't bad. I am just not sure what I need. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

02-25-2013, 07:39 PM	#9
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	So whats the difference between ARP and Stage 8? __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

02-25-2013, 07:45 PM	#10
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	If your just wanting to make your cars bay look nice then yes it's worth it but they are a PITA. If your worried about the bolts backing out then just use the stock ones cause they won't back out as long as you torque them right. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

02-25-2013, 06:37 PM	#3
Motion427 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Red Jewel L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NB,Canada Posts: 834	We used them a few times. Nice product.

02-25-2013, 07:58 PM	#13
BLK2SS Drives: Black 2SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 169	I've used Stage 8 before, but I prefer the split lock bolts. http://www.jegs.com/i/Percys/760/310...rentProductId=