Manifold Bolt replacement/upgrade?

icetraxx said:

I have a '17 with 12k miles on it and evidently they have not resolved the issues with the manifold bolts breaking. I figured I would go ahead and upgrade them before the hassle of getting a broken one repaired. Are there any kits like ARP that work with the stock setup?

I found The Official ARP Web Site | Kits and I read that Dorman has a set as well. Does the arp kit work with the stock setup? I couldn't find any definite answers. I have an email into them now just waiting on a response.

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michaelrc51 said:

I think Stage 8 makes a set to but I have heard they can rattle so much they can cause a "false knock"

I wonder if that ARP kit listed above is correct? Could it be for earlier generations?
I remember searching for an ARP set and couldn't locate anything. Maybe if they are an earlier generation, maybe it'll be the same. Worth a call to ARP I guess.

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charonblk07 said:

You can also save your money and get a set of 10.9 (grade 8 equivalent) bolts from a local fastener supply store. 8mm-1.25 x 30mm with a 13mm head.



It can read as false knock if you install the retainers, which are optional. It's still a cheaper set of bolts than the ARP.

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charonblk07 said:

You can also save your money and get a set of 10.9 (grade 8 equivalent) bolts from a local fastener supply store. 8mm-1.25 x 30mm with a 13mm head.



It can read as false knock if you install the retainers, which are optional. It's still a cheaper set of bolts than the ARP.

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Bluto said:

Really?!?!?!? That may explain my 5* of knock on acceleration.

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