Eds69s
Sep 29th, 07, 05:31 PM
Im installing a set of headers on a 69 BB camaro with Dart Heads. Is there a better way of installing these with the aluminum heads? Do I need to coat the bolts with anti-sieze or not? I've had several reccomendations but would like to do it right the first time. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
TJS69
Sep 29th, 07, 06:31 PM
Anti-Seize would be a good idea as you are threading steel bolts into aluminum. I would then use a gasket the same as would be used with iron heads.
fatblock
Sep 29th, 07, 06:53 PM
Yes..antisieze and Mr gasket ultra seals.reusable also.
BlackoutSteve
Sep 29th, 07, 07:07 PM
Anti-Seize would be a good idea as you are threading steel bolts into aluminum.
All aluminum heads have stainless inserts in their exhaust mounting threads, so you're most likely to be threading stainless into stainless. That you definitely need an anti-seize because stainless galls on itself badly.
Even if you're using grade 5 or 8 bolts, use an anti-seize.
wiskeesour
Sep 29th, 07, 07:17 PM
Antisieze and copper gaskets, if you can find them. IMHO, copper seals alum better...
Eds69s
Sep 29th, 07, 07:55 PM
Great! Thanks guys, hoping to hear a little thunder tomorrow afternoon. (If you know what I mean:)