I've seen people use grade 8 hardware for headbolts!

I'm thinking it's OK but to be sure, look up what the strength is of the factory hardware in PSI and compare it to that of the grade 8. I'm sure the info is on the net somewhere under "fastener specs" or "fastener engineering" or something like that.

Good luck.


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