jjstang 50 Report post Posted April 16, 2022 Is using stainless steel fastener for the motor, such as timing cover, intake and other accessories a bad or good idea. jf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 513 Report post Posted April 16, 2022 I believe only 410 stainless can be hardened, so most alloys aren't good for locations where bolts get higher torque specs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,143 Report post Posted April 16, 2022 Not a bad idea. If you do, make sure you use antisieze on the threads of dissimilar metal. I use it on threads of similar metal also. 1 Kilizyrag reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsanter 149 Report post Posted April 24, 2022 I use the ARP engine bolt kits in stainless and love them. i also buy spare ARP bolts for other areas of the engine compartment so they match i love stainless fasteners Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 644 Report post Posted May 8, 2022 RPM has good advice, imperative you use anti-seize on the stainless threads on the bolts if they are going into aluminum. (timing cover, aluminum heads, intake manifold, etc) Just a little. Wear gloves, it gets everywhere. I use either a QTip or a solder flux brush to apply. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
