Ryan's Camaro Project Thread...

[FUBAR]

hmm ok,
the ones on that site say Grade 5, whereas the ARP ones say "15% stronger than Grade 8"  whats the difference?

[Roadkill]

Grade 8 is what we use to construct buildings with !!!

Overkill I think would be the word.

Grade 5 ain't great, though.

What you ideally want is Stainless steel ones . . . .

Hang on . . .

[Jamieg285]

The bolts are generic 3/8 UNC(-16) thread.  The ARP (and any other make header bolts) have a slightly smaller head on them than a standard bolt, due to the same clearance problems, but can still be too tight to get decent tools on them.

Standard ones are 3/4 inch, but 1 inch can be cut to length if too short.

Quoting: Roadkill

CSK SKT head,

Isn't Countersunk Socket???   The ones I an on about are Socket Caps.

[55starchief]

I would go with ARP studs myself rather than bolts i think they have some with a E clip to make sure the nut wont back off

[Roadkill]

Maybe try :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STAINLESS-UNC-AMERICAN-V8-SOCKET-ALLEN-BOLTS_W0QQitemZ4640258440QQcategoryZ100952QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STAINLESS-UNC-AMERICAN-V8-SO CKET-ALLEN-BOLTS_W0QQitemZ4640258440QQcategoryZ100 952QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

or

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stainless-UNC-Allen-Bolts-Lathes-Milling-Drilling_W0QQitemZ7618246211QQcategoryZ98641QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stainless-UNC-Allen-Bolts-La thes-Milling-Drilling_W0QQitemZ7618246211QQcategor yZ98641QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Obviously, make sure they've got what you need in them.

[Jamieg285]

Actually - if you're not particulalry bothered about the head, you can have a set from me - FREEEEEE!

I might have a complete spare set if I dig through the pots, but failing that I can swap out the ones on my motor.  I was going to wait until I HAD to remove them before swapping (paranoid stupidity!!), but I don't mind doing it if you need them.

[55starchief]

have read good reviews on these in HotRod and Streetrodder

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10002&catalogIdentifier=&categoryId=18991&parentCategoryId=11673\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Cate goryDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10002&catalogI dentifier=&categoryId=18991&parentCategoryId=11673

[Roadkill]

Quoting: Jamieg285

Isn't Countersunk Socket???

Hmm, yes and no.

Depends on who you speak to, what industry you're in, what nationality you/they are how old you/they are . . . . . . . .

If it's a recessed socket fitting it can be referred to as "socket".
Like on shallow pan-heads.

Countersunk socket  is deeper (in my experience).
Like on Dome heads, "allen bolts" . . .

[Roadkill]

Quoting: 55starchief

have read good reviews on these in HotRod and Streetrodder

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Cate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Cate goryDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10002&catalogI  dentifier=&categoryId=18991&parentCategoryId=11673  

Says they're steel which I find odd . . . Why not S/S ?

Also maybe a little overkill for a (basically) stock motor running low compression . . . . ?

[Jamieg285]

Quoting: Roadkill

Hmm, yes and no.

Depends on who you speak to, what industry you're in, what nationality you/they are how old you/they are . . . . . . . .

If it's a recessed socket fitting it can be referred to as "socket".
Like on shallow pan-heads.

Countersunk socket is deeper (in my experience).
Like on Dome heads, "allen bolts" . . .

It's far easier to take one to the bolt shop and say 'I want 12 of these'!!

[55starchief]

Quoting: Roadkill

Also maybe a little overkill for a (basically) stock motor running low compression . . . . ?

its the heating and cooling that loosens the bolts, besides they look uber cool

[Jamieg285]

Good site for identification

http://www.pts-uk.com/prodrng.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.pts-uk.com/prodrng.htm

[FUBAR]

Quoting: Jamieg285

I might have a complete spare set if I dig through the pots, but failing that I can swap out the ones on my motor.

TBH I'd rather put new ones back in, thanks tho m8.

I'll think, if I do this i'll go with the ARP ones, those locking ones, whilst being kinda funky look a bit overkill for what is very mild V8.

Quoting: FUBAR

Another question... what would need doing to attach the end of the Stainless Y-Pipe/ Cat pipe thing to my existing exhaust system? Currently its stainless only from the rear axle back.

Anyone know about this?  I assume it would just need welding up??

[FUBAR]

Quoting: Roadkill

Also maybe a little overkill for a (basically) stock motor running low compression . . . . ?

LOL u said that while I was typing up my response

[55starchief]

Quoting: FUBAR

LOL u said that while I was typing up my response

Thought you guys were hardcore

[Roadkill]

Quoting: Jamieg285

It's far easier to take one to the bolt shop and say 'I want 12 of these'!!

Definately !!!

Unfortunately, I have to deal with idiots suppliers over the phone, so the "Belt & Braces" description in a wise option.

[Roadkill]

Quoting: FUBAR

Anyone know about this? I assume it would just need welding up??

Either that or you can get a "sleeve" joint . . . .

[FUBAR]

Quoting: Roadkill

Either that or you can get a "sleeve" joint . . . .

Huh? Is that like the top end of the Cat pipe in this piccy?

[Roadkill]

Hang on . . .

If you're joining to pipes in a straight (butt) joint . . .





Use these + clamps.

[Jamieg285]

The 2 flanges (3-bolts) fit to the headers. The single pipe (flared end) will fit over the bottom of the 'Y', and held with the hose clamp.

No idea how the other end fits, or what that larger bracket is for.

[FUBAR]

Quoting: Jamieg285

or what that larger bracket is for.

Thats to attach to the old Cat hanger I think...

would I also need one of these?

WLK-47638 Dynomax Intermediate Pipe 2.5"

[Roadkill]

Quoting: FUBAR

would I also need one of these?

That doesn't look stainless, so the question woud be do you need one of those ?

[Jamieg285]

What is it? Straight pipe in place of cat?

[Roadkill]

Quoting: Jamieg285

What is it? Straight pipe in place of cat?

Looks like it.

[FUBAR]

No, thats the bit that goes from where the Cat used to be (Replacement pipe included with the y-pipe) to the back axle.

what does "Aluminised" mean when they are talking about these things?

I thought it was stainless but if not no, I don't NEED one of those.