Just wondering what can i do (are there any specific parts or kits) to not have to retighten the headers every few thousands kms. Is there anything I can do to just install the SLPs and have them retighten once after the first few initial hundred kms and thats it for retightening???

Thanks for your help

Pat

 

what do you guys think of this kit???

Stage 8 Locking Header Bolt Kits
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...part=STG-8911A
has anyone tried it? does it work?

And what would be the best gasket material and company and where is it available?


Thanks again
Pat

 

I use Stage 8s on my car, I like them. I've also tried Breslins and I don't like them at all.

You probably want the 8911 instead of the 8911A. The 8911A is 1" long and could bottom out in the heads before the headers are tight.

 

Apeiron,

How often do you have to retighten and what gaskets should i use, I'lll be using the SLP headers.

Pat

 

They can't back out, so I've never retightened them. I've never used SLP headers, so I don't know what gaskets to recommend.

 

I used the 12 point header bolt. Lock 2 wrenches together to give more length to tighten the bolts. And also I use copper gaskets. Never leaked again.