what is the best rocker bolts you can buy? is it the comp reusables? if so is it a good idea to use threadlocker?
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11-02-2009
what is the best rocker bolts you can buy? is it the comp reusables? if so is it a good idea to use threadlocker?
11-02-2009
I only used a little thread locker on mine (comp cam bolts), don't want to throw off torque readings. The comp cam ones are good for re-use, but there is a cheaper alternative, go to a hardware store.Originally Posted by 2000gtp1
11-02-2009
I vote for anyone that is not stripped. I use the comp reusable ones.
11-02-2009
Comp Rocker bolts with a DOT of thread locker...thats it
11-03-2009
red or blue threadlocker?
11-03-2009
the ones that keep the rockers from coming loose are best. if someone could tell you the bolt size/length of the reusable bolts then im sure you can find some grade 8's at the hardware store for about 1/4 the price.
11-03-2009
would hardware store bolts be re-usable? and why not grade 10?
11-03-2009
grade 8 is usually good for a lot. you can pay for higher if you want. why wouldnt they be reusable? they arent TTY bolts.
11-03-2009
well i guess my question is then is why the hell are the bolts torque to yeild in the first place? When they could use hardware grade bolts and re use them?
11-03-2009
because GM likes to make money more than once?
11-03-2009
Because they were made to be modified...TTY bolts bend a little after being TQ'ed to a certain spec. Hence why you can only use them once. Cant remember but I actually found the EXACT reusable rocker bolt over at Westlake ACE hardware here in KC...$.68 a pop
11-03-2009
i reused my stock rocker bolts with no issuies..
11-03-2009
why not just buy the gm bolts from either zzp or intense, its 20 bucks. why spend 69 cents on an inferior bolt and risk engine failure?
11-03-2009
Tell me how it is inferior....
11-03-2009
it might not be inferior.... but why chance it. 20 bucks is not whole lot to get some rocker bolts
11-03-2009
if your gonna buy gm bolts why not just buy them from gm and not pay the mark up prices of zzp or intense...
11-03-2009
Well since GTRYDA told you that you know nothing...
jk
Anywho...probably wasn't the BEST choice...BUT...I ran those in my XP'd setup shifting at 6500 with NO issues...just used a dot of red thread locker
11-03-2009
how good could bolts be made from some sweatshop in china being sold to an ACE hardware store? the op can do what he wants, i would spend the 20$
11-03-2009
Grade 8 is a grade 8. I trusted them to hold my seat in my jeep with my 220lb ass bah haing threw a field, I am sure they can hold a rocker down.
11-03-2009
Who knows...probably the same exact thing comp cams uses
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