Head studs
10-19-2016, 03:03 PM
#1
Head studs
I see a lot of people installing S/C and turbos themselves, how many of you guys are studding the heads while you're at it? I'm thinking about doing it while I'm in there. Plan on running a 3.4" or 3.6" to get 10-13# and around 700rw
Last edited by Ant-Man; 10-19-2016 at 03:04 PM.
10-19-2016, 07:36 PM
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St. Jude Donor '15
I don't remember many people around here doing it for the 700rwhp range.. seems more common ls1tech where they take a truck block and go for 800+
10-19-2016, 09:09 PM
#5
Team Owner
Like they said, if heads are off go for it, but no reason to touch anything for <850rwhp. I wouldn't crack a factory head seal unless absolutely needed.
10-20-2016, 07:55 AM
#7
Racer
If the heads are off at a minimum use ARP bolts vs the factory (easier to torque) I never will never trust myself to do torque angle.
10-21-2016, 10:55 AM
#9
Pro
No matter what aftermarket studs you use, china or arp, make sure the bolt holes are clean and not full of water. There are plenty of articles online about china studs breaking and threads stripping. I would attribute 90% of these to not getting all of the water out and vapor locking. I personally use ARP whenever I can BUT in my latest motor I tried the china ones just because with a setup that has made over 1000. So far.. so good.
10-21-2016, 01:09 PM
#10
Team Owner
Should be using the ARP thread cleaner too before putting anything in.
