Mr. Gasket Header bolts?
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Mr. Gasket Header bolts?
Has anyone used the self locking stainless header bolts from Mr. Gasket? They are about 50$ locally and was wondering if they were worth it.
I felt 50$ was a a little steep for bolts. I also thought that 25$ for valve cover studs was insane too... But they worked well... Any input would be appreciated.
I felt 50$ was a a little steep for bolts. I also thought that 25$ for valve cover studs was insane too... But they worked well... Any input would be appreciated.
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2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Modified
ARP universal studs are the smartest way to do headers. You put the studs in the head with red locktite. hang the gasket on and then the headers. No dorking around trying to get bolts in or cross threading. I use the black 5/16th for clearing my 1 3/4 headers. Felpro blue steel header gaskets.
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I've learned the hard way. I can't put a price tag on my sanity, if it means that the job is done and I can enjoy it, then I extra coin is peice of mind. Nothing ruins the enjoyment of a mod than having to do it over and over again.
I'll definitely check em out though!
I'll definitely check em out though!
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St. Jude Donor '09-'11-'12-'13-'14
ARP universal studs are the smartest way to do headers. You put the studs in the head with red locktite. hang the gasket on and then the headers. No dorking around trying to get bolts in or cross threading. I use the black 5/16th for clearing my 1 3/4 headers. Felpro blue steel header gaskets.
Cheap ain't good, good ain't cheap.
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Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Reno Nevada
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Modified
Your vette is so beautiful......... I was cruising around during HAN and went to summit racing one afternoon for a non entered car show. I should have got a hold of you earlier.
I can't say enough good things about header studs. I used to have motors where I cut the flange in half to help put them on. I tried Stage 8 locking bolts with the C-clip idea. I've used lock wired grade 8 header bolts. Way back when I used to double gasket headers and still have blown out header gaskets with Mr. Gasket stuff.
I can't say enough good things about header studs. I used to have motors where I cut the flange in half to help put them on. I tried Stage 8 locking bolts with the C-clip idea. I've used lock wired grade 8 header bolts. Way back when I used to double gasket headers and still have blown out header gaskets with Mr. Gasket stuff.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 10,332
Likes: 63
From: PARADISE
St. Jude Donor '09-'11-'12-'13-'14
Your vette is so beautiful......... I was cruising around during HAN and went to summit racing one afternoon for a non entered car show. I should have got a hold of you earlier.
I can't say enough good things about header studs. I used to have motors where I cut the flange in half to help put them on. I tried Stage 8 locking bolts with the C-clip idea. I've used lock wired grade 8 header bolts. Way back when I used to double gasket headers and still have blown out header gaskets with Mr. Gasket stuff.
I can't say enough good things about header studs. I used to have motors where I cut the flange in half to help put them on. I tried Stage 8 locking bolts with the C-clip idea. I've used lock wired grade 8 header bolts. Way back when I used to double gasket headers and still have blown out header gaskets with Mr. Gasket stuff.
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