Head studs, Any one here using them?

[91GTturbo]

Originally posted by 93 Cobra needs input
Excellent, I was hoping that was the case. I've been told that the studs help keep aluminum heads from warping and aids in head gasket sealing. 91GTturbo do you have your block tapped for 1/2" studs? A machine shop told me that tapping 1/2'' studs on a factory block actually weakens the deck and is overkill on a stock block. Any opinions on this?

Nope, didn't do the block. I used the 7/16" to 1/2" studs (part # ARP-154-4005) with my Edelbrock heads and have had no probelms. I might mention though that I'm running out of fuel and haven't turned the boost up like I would like too. Once the new injectors and fuel pump go in, then will see.

As far as tapping the block for the 1/2" studs, I don't have any experience with it or know anyone personally who has done it. It does seem like overkill to me though, for what that's worth.