Where to buy? High Temp Nuts and bolts
10-11-2006, 07:34 AM
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Also, you shouldn't need any bolts... just nuts.
There are studs on the exhaust side of the catalytic converter. The header side uses the factory honda spring mechanisms. You should not be replacing the spring mechanism with bolts. It allows the exhaust to pivot around the header.
There are studs on the exhaust side of the catalytic converter. The header side uses the factory honda spring mechanisms. You should not be replacing the spring mechanism with bolts. It allows the exhaust to pivot around the header.
10-11-2006, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by RWD_RCKT,Oct 11 2006, 08:28 AM
I have never seen a nut on a catalytic converter break from temperature.
10-11-2006, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SOHCmyDOHC,Oct 11 2006, 02:17 AM
Local Kragen's/Autozone.
Look for the HELP section and you should be able to find some bolts there. Mine came in a yellow package. I used Exhaust manifold studs w/ matching lock nuts (come hi-temp black) for about $17. Or you can find them also in black packages also. But the black packages were individual bolt/studs.
If you go for HONDA parts each stud is gonna cost you about $10 each plus nuts for about $3 each.
here is the link for the HONDA parts though.
http://www.slhondaparts.com/browse.asp?Mod...%7CEXHAUST+PIPE
Look for the HELP section and you should be able to find some bolts there. Mine came in a yellow package. I used Exhaust manifold studs w/ matching lock nuts (come hi-temp black) for about $17. Or you can find them also in black packages also. But the black packages were individual bolt/studs.
If you go for HONDA parts each stud is gonna cost you about $10 each plus nuts for about $3 each.
here is the link for the HONDA parts though.
http://www.slhondaparts.com/browse.asp?Mod...%7CEXHAUST+PIPE
no orchard nuts or "loc-tite" i wouldnt use anti seize because that stuff usually turns gummy with heat.
10-13-2006, 03:49 PM
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If you ever want to take the bolts off, without using a dremel or a 3 ft breaker bar, use anti-seize. Put some anti-seize on your finger and rub it on the threads. That is more than enough and nothing will gum up. If you are changing your header it is even more important to use it.
10-13-2006, 04:42 PM
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Thanks for all the advice.... I went down to the SL Pepboys and were able to find automotive grade nuts and bolts. Bought a set of 128pc nuts and bolts for $10. Hope this can help others out in the future
10-13-2006, 11:44 PM
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So far Tom is the only one with the right answer. SS nuts and bolts are the way to go instead of searching around for grade 6 bolts. You would also definately need to put some anti-sieze on it if you ever wanted to get it off some point in your lifetime.
