Head studs vs. bolts

skiwesser · 09-08-2005, 08:01 AM

Do studs add any insurance against blowing gaskets?
I already have ARP bolts, they're reusable aren't they?

82 GT · 09-08-2005, 06:24 PM

Yes, studs seal better and the ARP bolts are reusable.
Studs aren't really needed until you start adding blowers or nitrous.

Rev · 09-09-2005, 12:03 PM

One problem with studs is that you can't pull the heads with the engine in the car (sometimes anyway).

Rev

09-08-2005, 08:01 AM	#1
skiwesser Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: rock hill,S.C. 29730 Posts: 420	Head studs vs. bolts Do studs add any insurance against blowing gaskets? I already have ARP bolts, they're reusable aren't they? __________________ 88 GT: subs,pullies, 1 3/4 longtubes, flowmasters, AFR 165's,T,F #1 cam,Thyphoon intake, 24# inj., 73mm C&L,65mmT.B., 190LPH pump, Eagle sir rods, forged pistons in a newly rebuilt 306. DYNO TUNED TO 300.97 RWHP 337RWTQ

09-08-2005, 06:24 PM	#2
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Re: Head studs vs. bolts Yes, studs seal better and the ARP bolts are reusable. Studs aren't really needed until you start adding blowers or nitrous. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

09-09-2005, 12:03 PM	#3
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Re: Head studs vs. bolts One problem with studs is that you can't pull the heads with the engine in the car (sometimes anyway). Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

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