Which is Better for 5.0 Cylinder Head Sealing?

[Realmongo]

I was thinking of either an ARP head stud kit with Felpro Performance 1152 head gaskets, or the Ford Racing kit with the torque-to-yield head bolts and the graphite gaskets.

 

[rd]

I'd use the ARP regular bolts. Studs can make it hard to get the heads off in the car. I am not a fan of torque to yield bolts, if I did not have to use them. No reason that plain old fashion bolts would not work on even a well modded 302. Given your choices, I go with reusable studs.

 

[vikingpower]

I used ARP bolts and Fel-Pro gaskets when I did my head swap.

 

[Realmongo]

I'd use the ARP regular bolts. Studs can make it hard to get the heads off in the car. I am not a fan of torque to yield bolts, if I did not have to use them. No reason that plain old fashion bolts would not work on even a well modded 302. Given your choices, I go with reusable studs.

So what's the deal with the torque to yield bolts and why does Ford think they are so great anyway?

 

[Realmongo]

I used ARP bolts and Fel-Pro gaskets when I did my head swap.

Previously in my Chevy days, I would use the Mr. Gasket grade 8 head bolts with the included washers and the Felpro head gakets.

 

[thumper460]

Felpro and ARP bolts or studs!! Torque to yeild will work in an engine that isnt seeing a lot of cylinder pressure and RPM changes.. and they are throw away after used once!!

Just me........................

Thumper

 

[Realmongo]

Felpro and ARP bolts or studs!! Torque to yeild will work in an engine that isnt seeing a lot of cylinder pressure and RPM changes.. and they are throw away after used once!!

Just me........................

Thumper

Thanks, that is what I will get!