What head bolts for AFR 165 heads...??

Rick 91GT said:

I would go with a ARP head stud, 7/16"

Summit Racing ARP-154-4001 $74.95

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Rick 91GT said:

Most of the MAC's now come with bolts, otherwise get the Stainless Stage 8 bolts but they are double the cost not sure if the extra money is worth it to you, but they don't rust or back out.

I still suggest studs, although ARP bolts would be fine....

DO NOT USE ANTI-SEIZE ON THE HEAD BOLTS.
ALL of the lower head bolts need thread sealer since they go into the water jackets, I like the ARP stuff. The top head bolts need moly or oil, I prefer to use the ARP moly it ensuires proper tq when using their bolts.

The intake bolts you can re-use or buy them from ARP for around $12 stainless. I use antiseize on those to prevent them from galling into the alum head. Don't forget to put permatex around the water jackets from the intake hasket and use a nice thick bead of Permatex on the front and rear, you find it works better then the cork or rubber end seals given with most kits. You need a 1250 Fel-Pro intake gasket and a 1415 Fel-pro header gasket.

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