It doesn't make sense to use stainless steel bolts for internal engine components, there is no benefit. Stainless does not have the strength of Grade 8 steel, I would never substitute OEM fasteners for engine use. Stainless is more malleable than steel, it's softer. Bob J From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Keith Boonstra Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 3:15 PM To: Bill Huff Cc: Larry Jabin; Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] 392 bolt kit Check with Totally Stainless. I know he does offer certain bolts in a tougher grade equivalent to 8. Keith Boonstra - On 12/29/2010 6:08 PM, Bill Huff wrote: > Not being an engineer maybe I am off base on this, but can stainless > be used in lieu of grade 8 bolts such as suspension or head bolts? > > Bill Huff > > > > > At 12/29/201001:33 PM, Keith Boonstra wrote: >> >> >> Here's a link: http://www.totallystainless.com/ >> >> I think the complete engine set is around $100, I bought the engine kit >> and a whole pile of various body and underhood stainless screws, >> washers, and nuts from Doc. Get his catalog for $4. The variety he has >> is downright amazing. He even custom-made a bunch of "dog point" bolts >> for me the same as Chrysler used on the body. >> >> Say Hi to Doc for me. >> >> Keith >> >> - >> >> On 12/29/2010 1:00 PM, Ronald Kurtz wrote: >> > Hello, Keith: >> > I looked him up on the Club's source list and couldn't find him. Can >> > you give me some contact information? Thanks. >> > Regards, >> > Ron Kurtz >> > E #292 >> > >> > ---------------------------------------------------------- >> > *From:* Keith Boonstra <kboonstra@xxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:kboonstra%40zeegroup.com> >> <mailto:kboonstra%40zeegroup.com> > >> > *To:* Larry Jabin <larry@xxxxxxxxxx <mailto:larry%40pwbsfo.com> <mailto:larry%40pwbsfo.com>> >> > *Cc:* "Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:Chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com> >> <mailto:Chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com>" <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:Chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com> >> <mailto:Chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com>> >> > *Sent:* Wed, December 29, 2010 11:53:29 AM >> > *Subject:* Re: [Chrysler300] 392 bolt kit >> > >> > If you're interested in stainless, Doc at Totally Stainless has a bolt >> > kit for the 392 available. Good guy to work with. >> > >> > Keith Boonstra >> > >> > - >> > >> > On 12/29/2010 11:18 AM, Larry Jabin wrote: >> > > >> > > Does anybody know where to get a bolt kit for a 392 >> > > >> > > I am looking for just the stuff on the outside of the engine (oil >> pan, >> > > timing cover, Valley pan, Etc.) >> > > >> > > Larry Jabin >> > > >> > > Larry@xxxxxxxxxx <mailto:Larry%40pwbsfo.com> <mailto:Larry%40pwbsfo.com> >> <mailto:Larry%40pwbsfo.com <mailto:Larry@xxxxxxxxxx <mailto:Larry%40pwbsfo.com> >> >> > > <mailto:Larry%40pwbsfo.com <mailto:Larry@xxxxxxxxxx <mailto:Larry%40pwbsfo.com> > >> ><mailto:L.jabin1007@xxxxxxxxxx <mailto:L.jabin1007%40pwbsfo.com> <mailto:L.jabin1007%40pwbsfo.com> >> > <mailto:L.jabin1007%40pwbsfo.com <mailto:L.jabin1007@xxxxxxxxxx <mailto:L.jabin1007%40pwbsfo.com> >> >> > > <mailto:L.jabin1007%40pwbsfo.com <mailto:L.jabin1007@xxxxxxxxxx <mailto:L.jabin1007%40pwbsfo.com> >>> >> > > >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > > >> > > >> > >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > >> >> On 12/29/2010 11:18 AM, Larry Jabin wrote: >> > >> > Does anybody know where to get a bolt kit for a 392 >> > >> > I am looking for just the stuff on the outside of the engine (oil pan, >> > timing cover, Valley pan, Etc.) >> > >> > Larry Jabin >> > >> > Larry@xxxxxxxxxx <mailto:Larry%40pwbsfo.com> <mailto:Larry%40pwbsfo.com> >> > <mailto:Larry%40pwbsfo.com <mailto:Larry@xxxxxxxxxx <mailto:Larry%40pwbsfo.com> > >> ><mailto:L.jabin1007@xxxxxxxxxx <mailto:L.jabin1007%40pwbsfo.com> <mailto:L.jabin1007%40pwbsfo.com> >> > <mailto:L.jabin1007%40pwbsfo.com <mailto:L.jabin1007@xxxxxxxxxx <mailto:L.jabin1007%40pwbsfo.com> >>> >> > >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > >> > >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ To send a message to this group, send an email to: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or go to http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/join and select the "Leave Group" button For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm For archives go to http://www.forwardlook.net/300-archive/search.htm#querylangYahoo! 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