Header bolt recomendations

[HemiTM]

I have a set of Hooker Competition Headers on a 318. I need to replace the header bolts the previous owner used. Any suggestions?

 

[sireland67]

Check Summit they sell some with locking clips that keep the bolts from backing out.

 

[Divenut]

I picked up a set of ARP header bolts from Summit...

 

[mopardude318]

i like the 12 point ARP units.

 

[Divenut]

i like the 12 point ARP units.

x2

But thanks to the old Hooker Comp design, I needed to use a couple 6 sided ones on the holes that could not be reach with a box end, e.g. drivers side rear bolt.

 

[Woods74]

I put a dab of #2 sealant on the ends of my standard bolts, never have a problem with them backing out now..

 

[Bad Sport]

Check Summit they sell some with locking clips that keep the bolts from backing out.

X2, that's what I used.

 

[67Dart273]

On mine (SB) I used locally obtained allen head cap screws, as the header bolts are too difficult to access with wrenches or sockets

 

[HemiTM]

Thanks for the input. The back one on the drivers side is a bear to get to. That will be my problem child.

 

[Divenut]

Thanks for the input. The back one on the drivers side is a bear to get to. That will be my problem child.

Yep. Mine was a bit@% to get at. Managed to get a open end on it and after several applications of penetrating oil and a few torching session I was finally able ot ease her out.

Pat

 

[67Dart273]

Those rear'ns are exactly the reason I went allen on some. I use a "ball end" wrench here and there, and have one wrench with a slight bend near the far end of the long arm. I use a cheater on the short arm. This is to clear the rear tube.

 

[jerry6]

On mine (SB) I used locally obtained allen head cap screws, as the header bolts are too difficult to access with wrenches or sockets

Same here , been using them since 1974

 

[Bad Sport]

That's why I like these, you can use allen wrench or open/box end. Once they are in there and the locks are on they ain't coming out.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/STG-8915/?rtype=10

 

[dodgedifferent2]

I used the stage 8 locking bolts on my 4.7l dakota and they worked a hell of a lot better then the stock bolts. I had header leaking issues alot till i put the stage 8 bolts in place. Has not been a problem in 2 years. So i think its fixed for good.

The bolts seem to rust off and break in stock form and thats the begining of the leaking issue

 

[bad440]

we just installed the cheap hookers in satuns car used a real long extension and a universal takes the bs out of that bolt drivers last.