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  • head studs vs. head bolts

    i've heard from several different people including an old auto shop teacher that "head bolts are an accountant's decision; studs are an engineers decision"... why are studs better than bolts? isnt a fastener a fastener?
    2000 3.8L Camaro A4 Pewter Y87<br />K&N Filter, SLP Ram Air kit, Eibach Pro Kit, Flowmaster 80 series, Silverstars, NGK plugs and MSD Super Conductor Wires, Electric Water Pump

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    Re: head studs vs. head bolts

    i've been wanting ARP's studs for a long time, cause I keep taking off my heads. BUT, I've been told that if I had studs, there would be no way I could put my heads on with the hood cowl in the way.
    I might want to get a power saw... would be alot of fun for me
    2k2 camaro, K&N, SLP whisper lid, Konis, AEM, HP Tuners, Angel eyes/Halos, CF SS ram air hood, 4.10s, Zexel Torsen, UMI SFCs, CrossFire, BFGs, Gatorback, Catco, Flows, and TLC! DONT feed the Trolls!

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    • #3
      Re: head studs vs. head bolts

      i did studs and it is possible tho it really really sucks. you have to put your head on first, find the pins that lock it in, then put all of your studs in, then the nuts on top. Had quite a few problems threading some of them with the MLS gasket in place.

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      • #4
        Re: head studs vs. head bolts

        Studs are better. You can get a better and more even torque because you're not dragging the threads as bad as a bolt. They also help preserve the life of the threads in the block better.
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        • #5
          Re: head studs vs. head bolts

          80% more clamping force. No need to buy any more head bolt sets. Easier to install/remove heads. I like them on my 3.4L V6 a lot.
          - Josh<br />If you have any questions or need installation pics/help, e-mail me: Viper98885@aol.com<br /><a href=\"http://Camaroz28.cardomain.com/id/viper98885\" target=\"_blank\">\'93 Camaro Hardtop</a><br /><a href=\"http://Camaroz28.cardomain.com/id/01lincolnls8\" target=\"_blank\">\'01 Lincoln LS8 Sport</a><br />\'00 Yamaha YZF-R6<br /><a href=\"http://www.ftpp.net\" target=\"_blank\">Full Throttle Performance</a>

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          • #6
            Re: head studs vs. head bolts

            Originally posted by viper98885
            80% more clamping force.
            how is it gonna have more clamping force when youre torqueing it down the same amount as regular bolts?
            2k2 camaro, K&N, SLP whisper lid, Konis, AEM, HP Tuners, Angel eyes/Halos, CF SS ram air hood, 4.10s, Zexel Torsen, UMI SFCs, CrossFire, BFGs, Gatorback, Catco, Flows, and TLC! DONT feed the Trolls!

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            • #7
              Re: head studs vs. head bolts

              This is a pretty good link with some technical insight:
              http://www.arp-bolts.com/Catalog/Cat...atalog036.html
              - Josh<br />If you have any questions or need installation pics/help, e-mail me: Viper98885@aol.com<br /><a href=\"http://Camaroz28.cardomain.com/id/viper98885\" target=\"_blank\">\'93 Camaro Hardtop</a><br /><a href=\"http://Camaroz28.cardomain.com/id/01lincolnls8\" target=\"_blank\">\'01 Lincoln LS8 Sport</a><br />\'00 Yamaha YZF-R6<br /><a href=\"http://www.ftpp.net\" target=\"_blank\">Full Throttle Performance</a>

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              • #8
                Re: head studs vs. head bolts

                i bet you torque them more
                2k2 camaro, K&N, SLP whisper lid, Konis, AEM, HP Tuners, Angel eyes/Halos, CF SS ram air hood, 4.10s, Zexel Torsen, UMI SFCs, CrossFire, BFGs, Gatorback, Catco, Flows, and TLC! DONT feed the Trolls!

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