Replace head bolts?

[Salvatore]

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Don't cheap out now, Darren, opt for the new head bolts, or you're likely to regret it...trust me, I learned the hard way recently...and DO NOT BUY MANLEY head bolts! ARP from now on...

[/ QUOTE ]Always replace head bolts! You are not re-using your head gaskets are you??? You are a D@&e! cheese steak man.

[DarrenX33]

What a rough crowd.

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What if he wants a bone stock factory correct replacement with correct markings ???

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I like this question. Any answers?

[Salvatore]

If you can't find bone stock head bolts use the best you can. Your car I don't believe is BONE stock anyway. None of them are out there. And further more

[DarrenX33]

What the hell same/ Did you sit on a bees nest today?

Seattle Sam!! Chime in here. You've got your motor apart to.

[Salvatore]

Ya, We lost the Super Bowl!!!! Don't bring the West Coast Sammy into this...He is my buddy!

[Chevy454]

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What if he wants a bone stock factory correct replacement with correct markings ???

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I honestly can't say if they make "new" old style head bolts or not, but I'd be VERY leary using old bolts...I recently had 2 head bolts, less than 2 years old, snap on the L72 in our Camaro (Manley brand)...1 broke from just normal(!) driving, the other broke after I installed the head repairing the first boo-boo...both times required an easy-out, and major "hiney" puckering. You never know where a used bolt has been, or how many times it's been torqued/stretched...besides, if you decide to use an aftermarket bolt, once you spray it orange, how many people will notice? I'd rather know my heads are tight and are gonna stay that way than have a used, yet correct, looking bolt...but hey, that's just me! LOL!!

[Verne_Frantz]

Paragon...............the "Vette" people.
I don't have their catalog in front of me, but I believe they have new bolts with the right markings for most applications.
(I don't get a cut........just trying to help)

Verne

[Seattle Sam]

There ya go, the best of both worlds..make sure they are grade eight!
http://www.corvette-paragon.com/
Darren, if you are going to drive your car the way Rob drives his, I would DEFINITELY recommend new ARP fasteners!!!


-Sam

[Seattle Sam]

Hey Darren,
I believe you can re-use those bolts if you want to. Just clean em up good with a wire wheel, and run a thread chaser (or a tap)into the threaded holes in the block to make sure they are clean. Don't forget to put RTV on the threads to keep coolant out of your oil!

If you want to look original from the outside but have that warm secure feeling that comes from using the best, buy the ARP fasteners and use them in all the locations under the valve cover, then re-use the originals for the row of bolts outside the valve cover.

You could try contacting Rick's first gen or maybe SCW to see if they have a source for new bolts with the correct markings..