AnthonyR23 Member Sep 8, 2006 661 0 16 Ontario Jun 13, 2008 #1 Jun 13, 2008 #1 Hi, what is a stud girdle for, do I need one for my tfs twisted wedge cylinder heads on my 347, just not sure if it is necessary?? I got a main stud girdle, but not sure if I will need the rocker stud girdle or not... ???
Hi, what is a stud girdle for, do I need one for my tfs twisted wedge cylinder heads on my 347, just not sure if it is necessary?? I got a main stud girdle, but not sure if I will need the rocker stud girdle or not... ???
3 347HO Member Jan 13, 2008 462 2 16 Seattle Jun 14, 2008 #2 Jun 14, 2008 #2 If you don't have shaft rockers, then I suggest you use a stud girdle. They minimize stud deflection. Accurate valve events are a good thing.
If you don't have shaft rockers, then I suggest you use a stud girdle. They minimize stud deflection. Accurate valve events are a good thing.
5spd GT "the 5.0 owns all" Founding Member Aug 7, 2002 9,516 6 99 Arkansas Jun 14, 2008 #3 Jun 14, 2008 #3 It assist in valvetrain stability. It is nice, but thousands of rides run without them. I recall you being somewhat on a budget.
It assist in valvetrain stability. It is nice, but thousands of rides run without them. I recall you being somewhat on a budget.
Fast63 New Member Sep 20, 2007 717 0 0 Jun 14, 2008 #4 Jun 14, 2008 #4 I wouldn't use a rocker girdle unless you planned on a lot of 7000+ rpm.
AnthonyR23 Member Sep 8, 2006 661 0 16 Ontario Jun 14, 2008 #5 Jun 14, 2008 #5 Ok, thanks guys, I guess when the time comes, I will consider it! I'll see what the shop says too!!! Cheers
Ok, thanks guys, I guess when the time comes, I will consider it! I'll see what the shop says too!!! Cheers