- Jul 31, 2011
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I am getting ready to replace my head gaskets on my Mustang and was looking at the ARP head bolts, Summit has a few different options and was wondering witch set to use... Any suggestions?
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- Thread starter Opposedodie
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94stangfan
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Ok, this is me being new to the performance arena, but what benefit are the bolts going to give? I know they are stretch bolts and have to be changed after use, but what benefit would you get from going with a performance brand name?
The ARP bolts for the 5.0 pusrod engine are not torque to yield and can be reused. The stock bolts can also be reused too.
Be aware that the ARP bolts have a radiused shank under the bolt head. The ARP washers have a matching radius machined into them. Be sure that the machined radius of the washer is fitted next to the machined radius on the ARP bolt heads. Forget this little fact and you will never get the head bolts to torque down properly.
Coat the underside of all bolt heads with anti seize and the threads of the long bolts. The short bolts thread directly into the water jacket and need a different treatment. Use Teflon Pipe dope on the threads of the short head bolts. It will prevent any coolant seepage from around the threads. You can get the Teflon pipe dope from the hardware stores, Home Depot or Lowes.
Be aware that the ARP bolts have a radiused shank under the bolt head. The ARP washers have a matching radius machined into them. Be sure that the machined radius of the washer is fitted next to the machined radius on the ARP bolt heads. Forget this little fact and you will never get the head bolts to torque down properly.
Coat the underside of all bolt heads with anti seize and the threads of the long bolts. The short bolts thread directly into the water jacket and need a different treatment. Use Teflon Pipe dope on the threads of the short head bolts. It will prevent any coolant seepage from around the threads. You can get the Teflon pipe dope from the hardware stores, Home Depot or Lowes.
