Anyone ever use ARP header studs>
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Anyone ever use ARP header studs>
I think these header studs would be great. There would be no more hassles with holding the header and trying to thread the header bolts in with your free hand. Anyone tried these?
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Re: Anyone ever use ARP header studs> (C5Noir)
Levi, I saw these on a . . . uhmmm . . . Honda. (cough, cough) But they did look sweet and I regret not thinking about this when I installed the ARP head studs.
Next time . . . :thumbs:
Next time . . . :thumbs:
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Re: Anyone ever use ARP header studs> (Patches)
I think that they'd great increase installation ease b/c all you'd have to do is slip the header flange onto the studs and you're home free. The headers will be in position so that all you need to do is screw the nuts on and tighten them down. Shucks, this is a pimpy idea ;)
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Re: Anyone ever use ARP header studs> (C5Noir)
On the h/c job, Al and I found that putting the headers back on was the single most annoying part because of the bolts. We both agreed that next time we had the headers off, we'd put the studs in. Just like the head studs, it's a no-brainer if you're in there fairly often. :yesnod:
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Re: Anyone ever use ARP header studs> (Patches)
I wonder what the pat # is on them. ARP's website has SBC listed but only list them in English Units, i.e. 3/8 head instead of 10 MM.
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Re: Anyone ever use ARP header studs> (Patches)
Vendor: ARP Automotive Racing Products
Product Line: ARP Chromemoly Header Bolt and Stud Kits
Material: Chromemoly Steel
Finish: Black Oxide
Length: 1.670 in.
Diameter: 3/8 in.
Keep your headers in place!
Chevrolet: 262-400, hex head, 3/8 in. diameter, 1.670 in. long, black oxide, chromemoly steel, 12-piece, header stud kit
This set of header studs facilitate the installation of headers and are manufactured from black oxide chromemoly. Rated at 170,000 psi, they're much stronger than stock and will last under the most severe conditions. This kit includes the specific number of parts for the desired application, plus premium quality washers and hex nuts.
ARP-100-1412
Think these would do it?
Product Line: ARP Chromemoly Header Bolt and Stud Kits
Material: Chromemoly Steel
Finish: Black Oxide
Length: 1.670 in.
Diameter: 3/8 in.
Keep your headers in place!
Chevrolet: 262-400, hex head, 3/8 in. diameter, 1.670 in. long, black oxide, chromemoly steel, 12-piece, header stud kit
This set of header studs facilitate the installation of headers and are manufactured from black oxide chromemoly. Rated at 170,000 psi, they're much stronger than stock and will last under the most severe conditions. This kit includes the specific number of parts for the desired application, plus premium quality washers and hex nuts.
ARP-100-1412
Think these would do it?
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Re: Anyone ever use ARP header studs> (Patches)
Patches,
Would you mind to post that info back to this thread? I'd be interested in a set of these, as well. I'm always looking for something that will make install and maintenance a bit easier, and these sound prime!
Good idea, Levi! Thanks for bringing this to light!!
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Would you mind to post that info back to this thread? I'd be interested in a set of these, as well. I'm always looking for something that will make install and maintenance a bit easier, and these sound prime!
Good idea, Levi! Thanks for bringing this to light!!
:cheers:
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Re: Anyone ever use ARP header studs> (AllCammedUp)
Sure, man.
The head studs are the shiznit. I had a persistant leak in one head after my h/c that was a result of incompatible Cometic gaskets and, if it weren't for the head studs, it would have been even more of a royal pain. :thumbs:
The head studs are the shiznit. I had a persistant leak in one head after my h/c that was a result of incompatible Cometic gaskets and, if it weren't for the head studs, it would have been even more of a royal pain. :thumbs:
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Re: Anyone ever use ARP header studs> (Patches)
I am trying to remember how much clearance there was to pull the header away from the head.
The reason a lot of people don't use header studs is that you sometimes don't have enough room to pull the header away from the head when installing or removing them. As long as you have the room, studs will work great.
If you are limited on engine compartment space, you can slide the header down or up (depending on which way you choose to do it), rather than having to pull the header away from the head.
As for leaking headers, this is what I did. I installed the headers using bolts. The next day, after driving on them for a while, I pulled each bolt out individually, applied loctite, and reinserted it (one bolt at a time). Haven't had any leaks.
Hope that helps.
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The reason a lot of people don't use header studs is that you sometimes don't have enough room to pull the header away from the head when installing or removing them. As long as you have the room, studs will work great.
If you are limited on engine compartment space, you can slide the header down or up (depending on which way you choose to do it), rather than having to pull the header away from the head.
As for leaking headers, this is what I did. I installed the headers using bolts. The next day, after driving on them for a while, I pulled each bolt out individually, applied loctite, and reinserted it (one bolt at a time). Haven't had any leaks.
Hope that helps.
:cool:
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Re: Anyone ever use ARP header studs> (SilverStateZ06)
There's lots of room to pull my FLP's away from the heads. I can release the collector clamps, unbolt the headers and pull them 3-4" away from the heads. Clearance with studs should be no problem. :cheers:
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Re: Anyone ever use ARP header studs> (SilverStateZ06)
When we put JBA Shorties on a friend's Lightning, we actually had to REMOVE the stock studs and use bolts, because there wasn't enough clearance between the backside of the header flange and the tightly curved header tubes for the studs to clear and still be tightenable without pulling the stud right into the header tube. I haven't seen or done headers on a C5, but just an FYI in case it's applicable.
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Re: Anyone ever use ARP header studs> (Sam Lin)
I talked to Debbie at ARP. Here's the info she gave me.
ARP LS1 header studs (all years): These are 12-pt. stainless and do not come with the moly lube they put in with the head studs. They only make these in 12-pt. stainless as opposed to the 6-pt. black-oxided steel I got for the head studs. Suggested torque is 20 lb. ft.
ARP part numbers:
Header studs: 434-1301
Small moly packet: 100-9902
Tube of moly lube: 100-9903:
The stud set costs $95.15, including the 15% discount Debbie said she'd apply. Don't know if we can find them cheaper elsewhere.
:cheers:
ARP LS1 header studs (all years): These are 12-pt. stainless and do not come with the moly lube they put in with the head studs. They only make these in 12-pt. stainless as opposed to the 6-pt. black-oxided steel I got for the head studs. Suggested torque is 20 lb. ft.
ARP part numbers:
Header studs: 434-1301
Small moly packet: 100-9902
Tube of moly lube: 100-9903:
The stud set costs $95.15, including the 15% discount Debbie said she'd apply. Don't know if we can find them cheaper elsewhere.
:cheers:
