First off, credit for this find goes to Cam (LX Forums). After a few months and no less than 8 attempts to keep my bolts tightened between the header to the mids (high flows), I was about to go "nuts" (no pun intended). My previous attempts have included spring washers (common lock washers), Grade 8, and double nutting the bolt - all to no avail. It’s been driving me crazy!
In another search for a solution, I stumbled on Cam’s thread on LX Forums ( http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=58542 ) and the video below showing a great explanation of how the Nord-Lock Washer works and compares to a variety of other locking methods (a very interesting video). These are not only great for headers and exhaust, they’re great for anything that endures a lot of vibration. I know a few Harley-Davidson owners that will be buying me some whiskey for this.
The Nord-Lock Washers come in pairs and it takes one pair...
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You have to hear this!From: chargerforums.com
Post Date: 2008-03-04 13:45:50
This is a new cam profile, our stae 3 heads, custom mid-pipe made by Route 6 Motorsports, and custom catback made by Route 6 Motorsports, all on a stock bottom end 5.7L. This is officially the nastiest sounding car I have ever heard. Please share your thoughts and comments on this clip. ...
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