Head bolts or Studs

Discussion in 'Race 400/430/455' started by Bryan Fant, Dec 28, 2003.

  1. Bryan Fant

    Bryan Fant Well-Known Member

    Any body got any comments on the pros and cons of using arp
    head studs ver. arp head bolts .The engine will be 11.5-12.5 comp
    80% race and steel heads(head gasket brand undecided at this time).Thanks
     
    Bryan Fant, Dec 28, 2003
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  2. DugsSin

    DugsSin Well-Known Member

    The only drawback to the studs that I am aware of is having enough room in the engine compartment to lift the head off the studs before you run into something else.
     
    DugsSin, Dec 29, 2003
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  3. dryskip

    dryskip Mid-life Crisis Victim

    Studs, for sure!
     
    dryskip, Dec 29, 2003
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  4. Nitro71455

    Nitro71455 Procharged 455 boost baby

    I would have to say studs.... been there done both :)
     
    Nitro71455, Dec 29, 2003
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  5. tommieboy

    tommieboy Well-Known Member

    I've heard of some people machining a groove on the studs so that they could use a screw driver to install/remove those studs with the head in place.
     
    tommieboy, Dec 29, 2003
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