316 has better corrosion resistance, but lacks the tensile strength of 18-8. Larry sandiego16v > I want to replace the bolts on my engine with Stainless Steel bolts. > Mostly the Socket Head Cap Screw ones. McMaster Carr has btoh 18-8 > and 316 type. What is the difference? Which should I use? Is there > a more local place that they can be obtained?