Stage 8 Turbocharger Fastening Kits Offer Function, Form, and Design

Stage 8 Turbocharger Fastening Kits Offer Function, Form, and Design

David Chick
September 7, 2013

Turbo Nuts installed closeupWe all know high heat and heavy vibration affect how well one’s fasteners stay put; that is, they affect negatively. That’s why Stage 8 is offering these new fastener kits for all turbocharged applications, preventing possible horsepower loss or gasket failure in the future. 

Official Release:

Stage 8, the world’s most effective, active mechanical locking systems manufacturer, now offers Locking Fastener Kits for all Turbo Charger applications.

The best technique for dealing with turbocharger fastener problems is to prevent them from occurring. Stage 8 offers an easy to use kit that provides assurance against horsepower loss or gasket failure created by loose nuts or bolts.

“Turbo fasteners are notorious for loosening as a result of extreme temperatures and heavy vibration,” Robert Ahern, Stage 8 Director, explained. “The need to maintain horsepower makes Stage 8 Locking Fasteners a wise investment for all turbo-charged vehicles.”

Stage 8’s unique, patented and trademarked Turbo Charger 3-piece locking fastener assemblies are application specific for either 6 point hex head bolts or nuts in both metric and imperial sizes. Depending on the application, a 4140 alloy steel bolt or nut, Stainless Steel locking retainer and spring clip are included. Stage 8 Locking Turbo Kits are sold with all of the necessary hardware for your specific application. All applications can be found at www.stage8.com. Stage 8 manufacturers many types of active, fail-safe mechanical locking fasteners including Locking Header Bolts. The simple design and robust materials do not accurately reflect the engineering that goes into making certain that whatever you tighten stays that way. Whether off-road, performance automotive, trucks of any size, military, railroad or industrial, The Bolt Stops Here!

Stage 8 proudly services GE Locomotive, Link-Belt Cranes, Caterpillar, NASA, Oshkosh, Ford Racing, BAE Systems, Stolle Machinery and more.

Features:

  • Prevent turbocharged applications from horsepower loss or gasket failure
  • 3-piece locking fastener assemblies are application-specific
  • Come with all necessary hardware for installation