Head studs - 1 by 1 replacement?
08-27-2016, 01:49 PM
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Head studs - 1 by 1 replacement?
Anyone switch to studs from bolts by just replacing them without removing the heads?
Example: follow the torque sequence, replacing bolts with studs 1 by 1?
I'm pretty sure I've seen past threads about this but cant fine them.
I'm doing a 5.3 for a swap and just put the heads on yesterday, this morning I woke up regretting using the OE style TTY bolts.
Example: follow the torque sequence, replacing bolts with studs 1 by 1?
I'm pretty sure I've seen past threads about this but cant fine them.
I'm doing a 5.3 for a swap and just put the heads on yesterday, this morning I woke up regretting using the OE style TTY bolts.
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Chevy Guy (08-29-2016)
08-28-2016, 08:56 PM
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If the engine has never run and it was new gaskets etc...really wouldnt matter what approach you took to changing them. It would be fine.
If it was an old engine, cant see a problem with 1 by 1 either.
If it was an old engine, cant see a problem with 1 by 1 either.
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Chevy Guy (08-29-2016)
08-30-2016, 12:42 PM
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Anytime you increase clamping force of your fastener, you change how the part (in this case the block) distorts. With that said, exactly how much and more specifically the effect it will have should be the concern. There have been people in the past to swap from bolts to studs without any noticeable negative reprocussions. Often times what we get away with is considered by most as acceptable even if it's not optimum.
As someone who has built an engine or two, I've never machined a block using a stock head bolt and then switched to an aftermarket bolt or fastener because it's frowned upon by a majority of engine builders for the aforementioned reasons. Take that for what it's worth.
As someone who has built an engine or two, I've never machined a block using a stock head bolt and then switched to an aftermarket bolt or fastener because it's frowned upon by a majority of engine builders for the aforementioned reasons. Take that for what it's worth.
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08-31-2016, 03:39 PM
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Anytime you increase clamping force of your fastener, you change how the part (in this case the block) distorts. With that said, exactly how much and more specifically the effect it will have should be the concern. There have been people in the past to swap from bolts to studs without any noticeable negative reprocussions. Often times what we get away with is considered by most as acceptable even if it's not optimum.
As someone who has built an engine or two, I've never machined a block using a stock head bolt and then switched to an aftermarket bolt or fastener because it's frowned upon by a majority of engine builders for the aforementioned reasons. Take that for what it's worth.
As someone who has built an engine or two, I've never machined a block using a stock head bolt and then switched to an aftermarket bolt or fastener because it's frowned upon by a majority of engine builders for the aforementioned reasons. Take that for what it's worth.
So mikey if it is a race engine don't do it may have problems, But if it's just a so so build you should be good to go with it.
Only kidding with you buddy I do agree with your answer here. By the way are you going to BG KY next week.. Robert
