Reinstalling heads...ARP bolts worth it?

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1Slow90coupe

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Reinstalling heads after blown head gasket. Should I reuse stock bolts or spring for the ARP's?

 

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ARP no doubt

 

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Absolutely, they're only $40
Especially important since you got nitrous!

 

giddyup306

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If it were a stock motor I'd say stick with the stock bolts. But a 12 second 302 has more cylinder pressure than a stocker.

 

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Also what do you think of buying the head stud kit? I know it makes it easier to reinstall them. Is there any other advantage?

 

giddyup306

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They're stronger. I dunno how much I paid for them exactlly but I paid over $100 for them.

 

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I am going to atleast get the head bolts. Thinking of the stud kit?

 

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You can't reuse the stockers, they are tourqe to yield bolts.... I'd go with ARP.

 

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86bluecobra

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buy the arp's.

 

04sleeper

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1Slow90coupe said:

I am going to atleast get the head bolts. Thinking of the stud kit?

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Stud kits are stronger and give better torque yeilds compared to bolts.

I like to use them because you are torquing nuts on top of the head with brand new threads VS torquing bolts into an old block.

If you do use bolts I HIGHLY recommend buying a tap and chase and clean the bolt holes thoroughly. I also believe in using ARP lube on the new bolts.

 

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ARP all the way!

 

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1Slow90coupe

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04sleeper said:

Stud kits are stronger and give better torque yeilds compared to bolts.

I like to use them because you are torquing nuts on top of the head with brand new threads VS torquing bolts into an old block.

If you do use bolts I HIGHLY recommend buying a tap and chase and clean the bolt holes thoroughly. I also believe in using ARP lube on the new bolts.

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That is kinda what I thought. Thanks for the info. Stud kit it is then.

 

88stangmangt

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you cant go wrong with studs...i got a set for my motor...........as stated they distribute torque more evenly..and if your in a rush or a bind you dont have to worry about striping out the block...you may laugh....but when doing in car head swaps it happens...

 

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also pick up some arp thread sealer while you're at it. At 10 bucks or so, you can't beat it and it will last you a long time. My ARP studs for the GT were like $105 or so.

 

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04sleeper said:

Stud kits are stronger and give better torque yeilds compared to bolts.

I like to use them because you are torquing nuts on top of the head with brand new threads VS torquing bolts into an old block.

If you do use bolts I HIGHLY recommend buying a tap and chase and clean the bolt holes thoroughly. I also believe in using ARP lube on the new bolts.

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Whats a chase? I have a tap and die set. Im in the process of my h/c/i swap as well and I purchased the ARP head stud kit.

 

04sleeper

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Aliate X said:

Whats a chase? I have a tap and die set. Im in the process of my h/c/i swap as well and I purchased the ARP head stud kit.

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You chase the threads out with the tap. Since you are not really tapping the block, you are just "Chasing, ie. cleaning" the threads.

 

maverick0716

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When I put on my Edelbrocks, I used ARP head bolts with moly lube. Wouldn't do it any other way.

 

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What is the difference between the assembly lube and the thread sealer? I would like some tips for installing the studs in the block. How to not F&%$ it up would be nice.

 

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1Slow90coupe said:

What is the difference between the assembly lube and the thread sealer? I would like some tips for installing the studs in the block. How to not F&%$ it up would be nice.

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You use the thread sealer for the bolts that go into the water passages. It basically works the same as the moly lube, but it seals the threads.

 

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1Slow90coupe said:

What is the difference between the assembly lube and the thread sealer? I would like some tips for installing the studs in the block. How to not F&%$ it up would be nice.

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The lower bolts on the head run into the water jackets. Use thread sealer on these and assembly lube on the other bolts.