ARP Head Studs

CrazyInBlack · 03-31-2007, 08:48 AM

Can they be reused? if they are used what would be a good price?

QWKSNKE · 03-31-2007, 10:41 AM

yes they can. I would consider getting bolts over studs. I have found out since installing the studs that the heads can be a pain in the --- to remove with the engine still in the car

Craig K. · 04-01-2007, 07:48 AM

your better off not getting studs unless you have them installed and used during the final cylinder clean up after getting a block bored.
The reason is that a stud will change the shape of the cylinder compared to the shape that a bolt once the cylinder head is installed and fully torqued.

coupe · 04-02-2007, 07:49 AM

For the nearly-stock-type motor he's running, they probably won't distort the cylinder bore enough to cause issues. With a tighter setup and some higher tension rings...it could definitely pose a problem.

And I think there are a few heads that are difficult to remove without taking out two lower studs , but I personally haven't had any difficulty. The studs also keep the water in the block instead of pouring into the cylinder when you remove the head.

qkjuicedpony · 04-02-2007, 06:38 PM

Studs for the win.

offer the seller 30 bucks for them

CrazyInBlack · 04-02-2007, 07:34 PM

he wanted a lot more than that, may just wait on them

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04-01-2007, 07:48 AM	#3
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	your better off not getting studs unless you have them installed and used during the final cylinder clean up after getting a block bored. The reason is that a stud will change the shape of the cylinder compared to the shape that a bolt once the cylinder head is installed and fully torqued. __________________ 1974 Triumph TR6 1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Mustang GT 2011 KIA Optima GTS

04-02-2007, 07:49 AM	#4
coupe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,313	For the nearly-stock-type motor he's running, they probably won't distort the cylinder bore enough to cause issues. With a tighter setup and some higher tension rings...it could definitely pose a problem. And I think there are a few heads that are difficult to remove without taking out two lower studs , but I personally haven't had any difficulty. The studs also keep the water in the block instead of pouring into the cylinder when you remove the head. __________________ " If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. " - Albert Einstein

04-02-2007, 06:38 PM	#5
qkjuicedpony Dayuuuuuuum!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dallas GA Posts: 2,933	Studs for the win. offer the seller 30 bucks for them __________________ 86 Mustang Gt......Mods piling up in my garage. 07 F350 dooly.....Tows my fifth wheel

04-02-2007, 07:34 PM	#6
CrazyInBlack Crusin... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Various Places in Middle AL Posts: 3,542	he wanted a lot more than that, may just wait on them __________________ Liberal education has nothing to do with liberal or conservative politics. Liberal education is the simple idea of a broad and well-rounded course of study in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and the arts. The overarching goal is to liberate the mind from ignorance and superstition.

03-31-2007, 10:41 AM	#2
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	yes they can. I would consider getting bolts over studs. I have found out since installing the studs that the heads can be a pain in the --- to remove with the engine still in the car