Hey guys, I have a set of hooker shorty headers (don't think they're competition headers). I feel like every 20 hours of running I have to tighten the header bolts. I was wondering if you guys had a recommendation on locking header bolts.

I saw vibe-lock bolts but I have no idea how they'd work. Eventually I want to ditch the shorty headers and go with long tubes but that'll be once I get my money's worth out of these.

I saw stage 8 but they look pretty difficult to get to some of them. So basically something like the vibe locks but I have no clue how those would work.

Btw, I did search locking header bolts, however when I did (on my phone) it didn't produce any results, maybe the app is just wierd lol

 

I use studs and "nord lock washers"

 

I had 2 lock bolts on the same port come loose...with the locks properly on them.

 

Do you guys know how the vibe-lock bolts are supposed to work?

 

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I was looking at Piercys vibe-lock bolts. They have just a small wire to an attached star wheel but im not sure if they have clearance on hooker headers.

But what I'm getting so far is you guys aren't much of fans of locking header bolts?

 

a dab of red rtv

 

I use the Mr. Gasket ones. They have a serrated flange that grabs into the gasket and I also am using a Percy's multi layer aluminum exhaust gasket. About 35-40 lbs. of torque is needed. Got them from Jegs

 

My lock bolts are ok. Its just 2 on the same port came loose some how, once.

 

If you want to replace them with a lock wire type of bolt, it's best to get lockwire pliers and practice on something prior. There's a little bit of an art to it. Did you check your threads in the bolt hole, is there any sign of the threads weakening?