Looking for bolts for exhaust manifold

[Mike W]

Ok. Everyone knows how much of a pita the top two exhaust manifold bolts are to get to (especially on a Riva pipe) so I'm looking for a better alternative. I'm looking for M8 x 1.25 ss like the one pictured below, or something similar but having no luck. If anyone knows if any other company has these available let me know.

 

[jetx]

What about Allen head bolts would those work better? Or are these for the 2 inner top like on a b pipe?

 

[Mike W]

What about Allen head bolts would those work better? Or are these for the 2 inner top like on a b pipe?

I'm referring to the two inner top bolts. Even with an Allen bolt you can't get to it. It's difficult with a FP manifold but even more with a Riva pipe.

 

[SmittySX]

On all of my FP and PFP i use i combination of a normal 12mm wrench, a stubby, and a ground down and chopped in half 12mm wrench.

 

[37]

ARP makes an 8mm bolt with a 10mm 6-point hex and 15mm flange. You can buy them individually here: http://www.allensfasteners.com/detail.asp?Product_ID=0541

 

[Mike W]

On all of my FP and PFP i use i combination of a normal 12mm wrench, a stubby, and a ground down and chopped in half 12mm wrench.

That's exactly what I am trying to work around.

 

[Mike W]

ARP makes an 8mm bolt with a 10mm 6-point hex and 15mm flange. You can buy them individually here: http://www.allensfasteners.com/detail.asp?Product_ID=0541

That's what I have been looking for. Thanks!!!

 

[ajmps1]

ARP makes an 8mm bolt with a 10mm 6-point hex and 15mm flange. You can buy them individually here: http://www.allensfasteners.com/detail.asp?Product_ID=0541

If you didnt have to pull the manifold to get those 2 bolts out id be swapping these in tomorrow!