[DeTomaso] ARP Bolts

[Will Kooiman]

I always get 12 point black oxide.

The 12-point seem to grip the tools better.

I worry about stainless "balling" or breaking.  It just feels too hard to me.

And yes, they rust after a while.  It would be nice if they stayed black.

On Jun 30, 2012, at 11:41 AM, Asa Jay Laughton wrote:

> When buying ARP bolts, there are a few decisions one can make regarding:
> - 6 point
> - 12 point
> - Chromoly Black Oxide
> - Chromoly Steel
> - Stainless
> 
> The black oxide bolts I got for the Mach I (some 11 years old) now in 
> many cases show rust.  I imagine that might happen with any of them.   
> I'm looking to replace them now and so I'm asking opinions.
> 
> My question is, what would be the preferred point count and finish?
> Just askin'
> Asa Jay
> 
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