 
Main Menu
|
|
Nevada Classics
|
|
Advertise at CC
|
| S |
M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
| 2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
| 9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
| 16 |
17 |
18 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
| 23 |
24 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
28 |
29 |
| 30 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CC Advertisers
|
|
12-02-2009, 02:18 PM
|
 |
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Germantown, TN,
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #770, Stroked 351W (393 cubes) w/ Tremec TKO-600, 3.27 Torsen locker, 'Hi-Tech' Blue w/ White Stripes, Wilwoods, Bilstein coil overs...and a big ear-to-ear grin!
Posts: 1,147
|
|
Not Ranked
I am SO sure...
... :lol:
Last edited by Flyin_Freddie; 12-02-2009 at 09:56 PM..
Reason: F'up...
|
12-02-2009, 02:23 PM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Carlsbad,
Ca
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2932 with 438 Lykins Motorsports engine. Previous owner of FFR 5452.
Posts: 2,616
|
|
Not Ranked
I thought I read that the stainless steel bolts tended to break.
Or was that the grade 8 bolts?
__________________
Jim
|
12-02-2009, 02:27 PM
|
 |
Full Blown Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2008
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 427 S/C, Twin Paxton 511 FE
Posts: 2,594
|
|
Not Ranked
Is that ok?
Is it safe to tighten bolts while hot?
That doesn't put too much tension on them when they're cool?
rodneym
|
12-02-2009, 02:44 PM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Carlsbad,
Ca
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2932 with 438 Lykins Motorsports engine. Previous owner of FFR 5452.
Posts: 2,616
|
|
Not Ranked
Quote:
Originally Posted by rodneym
Is it safe to tighten bolts while hot?
That doesn't put too much tension on them when they're cool?
rodneym
|
Might want to use the wife's oven mittens while trying this on a hot pipe!
__________________
Jim
|
12-02-2009, 02:30 PM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Germantown, TN,
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #770, Stroked 351W (393 cubes) w/ Tremec TKO-600, 3.27 Torsen locker, 'Hi-Tech' Blue w/ White Stripes, Wilwoods, Bilstein coil overs...and a big ear-to-ear grin!
Posts: 1,147
|
|
Not Ranked
Hmmmm...haven't broken in 9+ years...
The stainless steel fasteners have been on my headers and side pipes for almost 10 years and over 11,500 miles, and they haven't broken so far. In the last 3-4 years most of my mileage has been track mileage...very little street driving...so far, so good.
But...truth be known...if they break this weekend, I'd replace them with stainless steel fasteners again...same as before. To my way of thinking, I'd say almost 10 years is pretty good service.
Dunno about grade 8s...I'd never use those since the clamping force required is not that great in this situation.
__________________
Flyin_Freddie
"An opinion on everything...an expert at nothin'!"
WARNING: The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the management, editors, or owners. We welcome differing opinions, and recognize our responsibility to offer differing views. May cause drowsiness, restlessness, or irritability. Do not operate heavy machinery while using this product. Void in Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, or where prohibited, licensed, or regulated by law. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Offer good while supplies last. No substitutions allowed. Please observe posted speed limits. Professional driver on closed course. Do not try this at home. Please wear your seatbelt at all times. Close cover before striking. Use at own risk. Please dispose of properly. Drink responsibly. Prolonged exposure to vapors has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. Do not use this product of you are pregnant, or plan on becoming pregnant. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling fumes can be dangerous. Always wear safety glasses. In case of eye contact, flush with water and seek immediate medical attention. For occasional use only as directed. Avoid prolonged skin contact. Discontinue use if rash develops. If symptoms persist for more than three days, seek professional medical attention. Hearing protection required beyond this point. Danger: Hot surfaces. Use as directed. Proceed at own risk. Caution: Filling may be hot. Please don't litter. Actual results may vary. It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner other than as intended. Do not use this product if you have an enlarged prostate, or have difficulty urinating.
|
12-02-2009, 02:44 PM
|
 |
CC Member / Sponsor
|
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2003
Cobra Make, Engine:
Posts: 808
|
|
Not Ranked
I have found our bolts loosening, so now I never use anything but pinch nuts on our header to side pipe bolts. No matter of the heat cycles they will stay tight. Now that being said, I try to use them only once, maybe over kill but once tightened, if I need to take them loose I replace the nuts with fresh new pinch nuts. I haven't any complaints with my customers with this. So give them a try. Do not use nylon lock nuts here, too much heat!!!
Bill
__________________
Squeaky wheel always gets the grease!!
www.gcperf.com
|
12-02-2009, 02:49 PM
|
|
CC Member
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Germantown, TN,
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #770, Stroked 351W (393 cubes) w/ Tremec TKO-600, 3.27 Torsen locker, 'Hi-Tech' Blue w/ White Stripes, Wilwoods, Bilstein coil overs...and a big ear-to-ear grin!
Posts: 1,147
|
|
Not Ranked
Pinch nuts...
...I like that idea! Wish I had thought of it, but I'd bet I would have a hard time finding them locally. Stainless steel has worked for me so far. But if I ever have to replace them...I think I'd go with pinch nuts.
Come to think of it, I pinched my nuts once or twice before....daaaaa-yum...and it.....er, they hurt, too! 
__________________
Flyin_Freddie
"An opinion on everything...an expert at nothin'!"
WARNING: The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the management, editors, or owners. We welcome differing opinions, and recognize our responsibility to offer differing views. May cause drowsiness, restlessness, or irritability. Do not operate heavy machinery while using this product. Void in Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, or where prohibited, licensed, or regulated by law. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Offer good while supplies last. No substitutions allowed. Please observe posted speed limits. Professional driver on closed course. Do not try this at home. Please wear your seatbelt at all times. Close cover before striking. Use at own risk. Please dispose of properly. Drink responsibly. Prolonged exposure to vapors has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. Do not use this product of you are pregnant, or plan on becoming pregnant. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling fumes can be dangerous. Always wear safety glasses. In case of eye contact, flush with water and seek immediate medical attention. For occasional use only as directed. Avoid prolonged skin contact. Discontinue use if rash develops. If symptoms persist for more than three days, seek professional medical attention. Hearing protection required beyond this point. Danger: Hot surfaces. Use as directed. Proceed at own risk. Caution: Filling may be hot. Please don't litter. Actual results may vary. It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner other than as intended. Do not use this product if you have an enlarged prostate, or have difficulty urinating.
Last edited by Flyin_Freddie; 12-02-2009 at 02:57 PM..
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:45 AM.
Links monetized by VigLink
|
Hybrid Mode
