What is your preference? Hex faftners OR 12 Point for an engine build?

[super-bee_ski]

Does anybody have any specific and real preferences when building an engine?
1. Hex head fasteners?
2. 12 Point fasteners?

 

[lewtot184]

i do what is the most maintenance friendly, especially for stuff that might need a repair on a road trip. i go out of my way to avoid allen head screws. hex head is pretty much a no brainer to carry tools for or borrow.

 

[super-bee_ski]

Thank you Lew

 

[Budnicks]

Does anybody have any specific and real preferences when building an engine?
1. Hex head fasteners?
2. 12 Point fasteners?

I like 12 pt fasteners on my project cars, usually in ARP Stainless Steel too,
much better hardware quality, rolled threads, but usually need a washer under them
& just use anti seize on them, if they are going into aluminum or cast iron,
so you don't gal the treads up ever {probably a good idea on any hardware you choose},
it saves on the hassles/issues latter & 12 pt looks way better IMHFO,
unless it's a full on concourse restoration, then use the proper style hex bolts,
To me plenty of 12 sockets, swivel sockets & box wrenches etc. that fit no problem,
usually with far more room in tight areas too, it's worth it too me anyway...



My $0.02 cents for what it's worth...LOL

but what the hell do I know

 

[super-bee_ski]

Thanks Budnicks!
Great "points" you mentioned...
Also, I think the 12 Point is a smaller HEAD and better suited for tight applications, size restrictions etc.

 

[krowbar]

I use hex on most everything except headers and intake, then I use 12 pt.

 

[bigmanjbmopar]

I went out of my way to use the stainless steel 12 point ARP's they do make a great bolt.

 

[super-bee_ski]

Thanks guys!
Why 12 point on intake?

 

[krowbar]

Thanks guys!
Why 12 point on intake?

Look better and easier to get a wrench on.

 

[aldal]

Look better and easier to get a wrench on.

x2.

 

[cr8crshr]

x2.

X-3 Ski. 12 point is they way to go. Hex Head if you are going for the "restored OEM look." In fact a lot here would just reuse what came of originally...cr8crshr/Tuck