Guys with stud mount rr's and AFRs

On a stock shortblock 302, head studs are a waste. Some will say that head studs have more clamping force. It shouldn't come down to that. If you lift the heads off the block, something isn't right. The clamping device should not be blamed.

Buy ARP bolts and forget about it.

Joe

arp 154-3601 for head bolts I'd use head studs though, thats what i'll be using if I ever do a new combo and add some inches to the engine

I went with ARP head BOLTS, 7/16" and you are right about not being able to reuse the stock ones. I think the 351 uses 1/2" bolts.

HoofnIt said:

I went with ARP head BOLTS, 7/16" and you are right about not being able to reuse the stock ones. I think the 351 uses 1/2" bolts.

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You are correct.

Joe