{"product_id":"king-performance-titanium-engine-case-nuts-m8x1-25-12mm-12-point","title":"King Performance Titanium Engine Case Nuts M8 x 1.25 | Air-Cooled VW | 12mm 12-Point Flanged, Black PVD | 11-Pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eKing Performance Titanium Engine Case Nuts — M8 x 1.25, 12mm 12-Point Flanged, Black PVD (11-Pack)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perimeter nuts that hold an air-cooled VW engine case together are some of the most visible fasteners on a clean build, and some of the first to rust, round off or go mismatched after a few rebuilds. \u003cb\u003eKing Performance\u003c\/b\u003e replaces them with \u003cb\u003eGrade 5 titanium (Ti-6Al-4V)\u003c\/b\u003e flanged nuts that have a compact \u003cb\u003e12mm, 12-point head\u003c\/b\u003e and a wear-resistant \u003cb\u003eblack PVD coating\u003c\/b\u003e. They are light, they will not corrode, and they give the case seam a uniform, finished look that plain zinc hardware never will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAir-cooled VW engine cases\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003eM8 x 1.25\u003c\/b\u003e case studs — Type 1-style engines as fitted to the Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, Thing, early Bus and Type 1-powered dune buggies and Baja Bugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing lists these simply as engine case nuts. Because the 12-point head is smaller than a stock 13mm hex nut, check socket clearance at tight spots and confirm your studs are M8 x 1.25 before you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade 5 titanium:\u003c\/b\u003e Ti-6Al-4V aerospace alloy — strong, far lighter than steel and immune to rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHot-forged, rolled threads:\u003c\/b\u003e rolled rather than cut threads for better fatigue life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e12mm 12-point head:\u003c\/b\u003e a smaller wrenching profile than a stock hex nut, handy around the case seam and fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e16mm integral flange:\u003c\/b\u003e a wide built-in bearing surface that spreads clamping load on the aluminum or magnesium case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlack PVD coating:\u003c\/b\u003e a hard vacuum-deposited finish that helps resist galling and gives a stealth black look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKing Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTitanium alloy Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM8 x 1.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12mm, 12-point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlange diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThreads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot-forged, rolled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack PVD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 nuts per pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOff-highway use only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlways use anti-seize on titanium threads.\u003c\/b\u003e King specifies it on every titanium fastener — it prevents galling on the stud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the studs, run each nut down by hand first, and use a 12mm 12-point socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque to the engine builder's or factory specification for your case; do not use an impact wrench on titanium hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed more than 11? King also offers a 22-piece quantity — add two packs to your cart or contact us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow many nuts are in a pack?\u003c\/b\u003e Eleven M8 x 1.25 flanged nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat socket do they take?\u003c\/b\u003e A 12mm 12-point socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I need washers?\u003c\/b\u003e The 16mm flange gives each nut a built-in bearing surface. Where your engine builder uses sealing washers at specific case locations, keep following that practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy titanium for case nuts?\u003c\/b\u003e They will not rust, weigh far less than steel and keep their finish through repeated teardowns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs anti-seize really necessary?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. Titanium can gall on steel studs; King calls for anti-seize on all titanium threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre they street legal?\u003c\/b\u003e King sells them for off-highway use only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish the job with King's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/a12-titanium-20-piece-8mm-x-1-25mm-bolt-kit\"\u003etitanium 8mm x 1.25 bolt kit (#A12-T)\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardware\"\u003eHardware \u0026amp; Fasteners\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine Parts \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48379419000947,"sku":"KP-TCN-M8-11","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/king-titanium-engine-case-nuts-m8x1-25-12mm-12-point-black-pvd.webp?v=1789859502","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/king-performance-titanium-engine-case-nuts-m8x1-25-12mm-12-point","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}