!! Stripped Cat Bolt !!

CBRich · 08-04-2011, 05:46 AM

Are most of you guys who are destroying these bolts from up North where they salt the roads? Mine took a lot of torque but was nowhere near being damaged.

halogodx · 08-04-2011, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

Are most of you guys who are destroying these bolts from up North where they salt the roads? Mine took a lot of torque but was nowhere near being damaged.

I think it depends on how long you've had your car, the longer you've had it the worse the install is probably going to be due to rust accumulation.

FastPaced · 08-04-2011, 10:19 PM

My car has 34k miles and has been owned and driven in NY through all seasons and I took mines off by torching it and having someone turning it counter-clockwise at the same time. Took some time and strength but it worked. I did this with an extension as well so I was able to keep my G3's in there

'10Anamoly · 08-23-2011, 12:53 PM

Quick question.. isnt one of the bolts permanently in the factory header? Aka welded to it on the top so its not removable? or is that the one that has a star fitting on the top which can be removed from the engine bay with an extension?

Mine is a bit stripped out so if it gets loose I want to remove that factory bolt, dremel out the hole a wee bit and use some heavy duty replacements.

08-23-2011, 12:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 18	Quick question.. isnt one of the bolts permanently in the factory header? Aka welded to it on the top so its not removable? or is that the one that has a star fitting on the top which can be removed from the engine bay with an extension? Mine is a bit stripped out so if it gets loose I want to remove that factory bolt, dremel out the hole a wee bit and use some heavy duty replacements. __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

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08-04-2011, 05:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 546	Are most of you guys who are destroying these bolts from up North where they salt the roads? Mine took a lot of torque but was nowhere near being damaged.

08-04-2011, 10:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
FastPaced Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 372 Drives: '08 SFP IS-F Rep Power: 16	My car has 34k miles and has been owned and driven in NY through all seasons and I took mines off by torching it and having someone turning it counter-clockwise at the same time. Took some time and strength but it worked. I did this with an extension as well so I was able to keep my G3's in there