RE: TTI Poly Headers (was: WOW factor)

[Richard Kinsley <r.kinsley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Scott Powell wrote:
> 
> Hey Guys,
> 
> Would it not be worthwhile to invest in some Stainless Steel Socket Head
> Cap Screws and a bottle of Loctite for this application.  Can all the
> bolts be tightened with a socket or is a wrench required for some of the
> bolts?  If all bolts can be accessed with a socket, then S.S.-S.H.C.S.
> would be the way to go in my opinion.  You might have to go to an
> industrial harware supplier to get them, but they are available.  That's
> my 2 cents... ...
> 
> Scott Powell
> Grafton, Ontario, Canad
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Actually TTI has the system engineered as good as possible for the 
difficult "terrain". The bolts they supply are special 3/8 headed bolts 
with 12 point heads. I'm sure they are stainless. They have a washer 
head and are as short as possible as that is the issue. Some bolts are 
under the curve of the exhaust and special dexterity/tools are an assent 
if not mandatory. Studs are not a viable option. I bought about 5 or 6 
different wrenches and sockets, besides what I had, and heated some of 
them up and curved them like a Distributor wrench in order to reach 
behind and under the tubes. I got it down to where only about two are a 
real issue. It is doable though and worth it to me. 

As far as loosening goes, I had two that did loosen and leak after a 
couple hours running time. I cured it by testing and retightening them 
all and I removed and resealed the problem two. I did this with some 
thread sealant followed by some aviation gasket sealer. My cousin 
recommended this and it worked great. I check them regularly and they 
are very tight. Problem solved. Until I try to get them off :)


Rich Kinsley  '64 Polara 4 dr 318poly w/goodies


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