I've beenthrough several header bolt options, and nothing stays in - they all loosen and blow my header gasket. Anyone recommend a good locking header bolt?

I see on Summit Racing - Stage 8 & Bresslin Performance. I like the way the Bresslin bolt works (or looks like it works lol), but I'd like some opinions on some different brands (these or others) before I drop those big bucks on another set of bolts. Thanks all.

 

I use grade 8's with a lock washer and standard washer and they have been fine. Might not be what you want, but it's worked for me.

 

I use the Stage 8 bolts and my next set of headers will have Breslin's. They will work with any header combination whereas the Stage 8's work with only a few sets. The locking tabs are a clever design but will interfere with most header primaries. The breslins internal locking system avoids all clearance issues.

 

stage 8s went on with little trouble, but seem to be working fine.

 

I use stage 8's on both cars. Love them

 

I've had the Bresslin's on/off several times over the past 2 years, no problems at
all. I worried the locking screw would seize, but no problems..

 

Great - thanks for the replies.

I've also read to try the red locktite - I might try it with the lock washer mentioned above on just one, before I put in a new gasket, just to see what happens - that $60 a set for the Bresslin's is hard to swallow right now!

 

Buy copper gaskets and use high temp silicone no blow outs