5/16" Head ARP bolts (12pt or 6pt)
02-02-2008, 05:58 PM
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5/16" Head ARP bolts (12pt or 6pt)
I see alot of people recommending the 12pt heads. I noticed they also sell a 6 point head (http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_133874_-1)
Won't the 6 point be alot easier to install since you can just use the open end of a 5/16 wrench? Why do people recommend the 12 point head over the 6 point?
Won't the 6 point be alot easier to install since you can just use the open end of a 5/16 wrench? Why do people recommend the 12 point head over the 6 point?
02-03-2008, 07:58 AM
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Most people use a torque wrench/socket to install head bolts, not an open end wrench 
The only reason I see to go for the more costly twelve pont is that if the bolt heads are very close to the springs, it is easier to get a socket on them. Ususally this is not a problem with a typical LT1.
Rich
The only reason I see to go for the more costly twelve pont is that if the bolt heads are very close to the springs, it is easier to get a socket on them. Ususally this is not a problem with a typical LT1.Rich
02-03-2008, 10:37 AM
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Most people use a torque wrench/socket to install head bolts, not an open end wrench The only reason I see to go for the more costly twelve pont is that if the bolt heads are very close to the springs, it is easier to get a socket on them. Ususally this is not a problem with a typical LT1.
Rich
The only reason I see to go for the more costly twelve pont is that if the bolt heads are very close to the springs, it is easier to get a socket on them. Ususally this is not a problem with a typical LT1.Rich
I found some Breslin bolts online so I'm going to try and order those. If I don't get them I'll just go with some 12 point ARP's. Thanks guys.
02-03-2008, 10:45 AM
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02-03-2008, 11:00 AM
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Don't bother with the stupid locking gimicks. Only reason header bolts "loosen" is the gasket compresses and causes them to lose torque. Retighten them frequently for the first week or two is all you need to do.
02-03-2008, 11:05 AM
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Part of this is true. What people forget to do when installing headers, they don't chase the threads. All that rust from the old bolts stay in there. So, when you think you got them tight, they really are not. I use studs and the threads were chased. I have never had to retighten my headers.
02-03-2008, 12:45 PM
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Part of this is true. What people forget to do when installing headers, they don't chase the threads. All that rust from the old bolts stay in there. So, when you think you got them tight, they really are not. I use studs and the threads were chased. I have never had to retighten my headers.
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