ok heres the deal... i cant keep the hedder bolts from backing out of the heads!! i bought some "blue" loctite but, i havent used it...yet!would this be a smart idea?? is there a better and cost effective way ....dont tell me to buy special hedder bolts either remeber: cost effective here!!!

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89 firebird formula

356 10.5:1compression
comp cams xe262 cam
performer rpm intake
#1405 edlebrock 600
sportsman 2 heads 64cc 2.02/1.60 valves 200cc intake runner
msd 6al
h.e.i. proform 50,000 volt vac. advance ditributor
700r-4 with 3.08 first gear and 3.23 posi 7 5/8 rear end.
b trans shift kit(will kill shifts...suck dong!!)
shorty heddman hedders with custom 3" pipe y-pipe back(no damn cat!) with 40 series flowmaster!


future mods: 406 roller REALLY REALLY REALLY RADICAL!!!!!

 

Get some stage8 bolts with the locking tabs. They have them for intakes, headers, etc.

-Rich

 

I have a set of ARP header locker bolts brand new in box 30.00 shipped. Tey wouldnt fit my SLP's because they have a lip that stops the bolts from locking.

 

The stage8 bolt kits aren't that bad. The heat will break down the loctite so that won't work real well.

 

Well, if you're good with it safety wire would be the next best thing next to the Stage 8s.

Just get header bolts drilled for .032" safety wire (use stainless steel wire).

Of course, you gotta use it properly for it to be effective. It takes a LOT of practice if you've never used it before...it can be a PITA if you're not patient, lol. I work on military helicopters so I use this stuff on a daily basis...the first time I ever tried to safety wire 2 bolts together it took like me 4 attempts, about an hour and a lot of cussing to get it right!

The down side? If you pull off your headers then you gotta cut the wire and redo it.

If you'd rather not deal with that, I also suggest the Stage 8 bolts.




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1989 IROC-Z, ZZ3 shortblock with some bolt-ons.
13.20 @ 108.69, 2.2 60'