Interesting. I always use stainless ARP bolts and install them dry because I worry that the additional lubrication is going to have the bolts backing out. No use in using Loctite since heat returns the Loctite to a liquid and back into a semi-lubricant. Anti-seize with a high heat rating should stay in place but I worry about lubricating the threads and bolts unscrewing.
So I don't have an answer and can only say that when the headers have needed to come back off there hasn't been any problem with unscrewing the dry install stainless bolts - but I do live in a really dry area and don't have any corrosion type problems anywhere on the cars.
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Mick Batson
1967 original owner Tyro Blue/black top 4-speed HO GTO with all the original parts stored safely away -- 1965 2+2 survivor AC auto -- 1965 Catalina Safari Wagon in progress.
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