We are getting ready to install our logs and snails. We have a bb chevy 454. What types of bolts should we use to install them?
It is my humble opinion that standard ol' grade 5 bolts with star washers work just fine, I like a little never seize on the shoulder to keep them from corroding to the aluminum.
If you want to get more trick, go with cadmium plated grade 8's, not for the extra strength, but for the superior corrosion protection over the zinc on the galvanized bolts, just keep in mind, cadmium bolts are made overseas because the US outlawed any cadmium plating to "protect us"...

Good luck, sounds like your getting close.

GT