ARP Studs...Worth the money??
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ARP Studs...Worth the money??
I have used ARP studs a few times and I would say that they are the best hardware out there HANDS DOWN. They do cost a small fortune though.
I know a few people that say that any bolt will do the job just fine (for heads, mains, water pump etc). These studs are just for bragging rights. Sure on paper they do look better but in the real world, bolts will suffice.
I disagree. I say that studs are the only way to go regardless of their hefty price tag.
Thoughts????
I know a few people that say that any bolt will do the job just fine (for heads, mains, water pump etc). These studs are just for bragging rights. Sure on paper they do look better but in the real world, bolts will suffice.
I disagree. I say that studs are the only way to go regardless of their hefty price tag.
Thoughts????
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Studs will allow for more precise torque measurements, but they're not necessarily stronger then head bolts (of the same grade).
I've used the same ARP head bolts on my 94 Lightning for the past two years, and I've seen 15+ psi of boost these last two weeks at the track...no problems thus far.
I've used the same ARP head bolts on my 94 Lightning for the past two years, and I've seen 15+ psi of boost these last two weeks at the track...no problems thus far.
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Another nice thing about studs is that they hold the gasket in place for you so you don't have to worry about it shifting on you.
I use studs (some arp, some non arp) on exhaust manifolds, heads, mains, water pump, intake manifold, plenum, egr valve....everywhere!!
Am I the only one that does this?
I use studs (some arp, some non arp) on exhaust manifolds, heads, mains, water pump, intake manifold, plenum, egr valve....everywhere!!
Am I the only one that does this?
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i think they are a necessity for peace of mind alone.the last time i went thru my bronco engine i switched the 8740 rod bolts to the 2000 series.now the bolts are stronger than the rods.
then theres the quality that is second to none.the wave loc rod bolts are kinda a pain to get the caps off tho.
then theres the quality that is second to none.the wave loc rod bolts are kinda a pain to get the caps off tho.
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i have used arp products since they came out. 197? ,never have i had a engine fail because of the product. and for me we are talking top fuel drag boats. most of my blow ups where from blowing super chargers right off the motors or being to lean with fuel top end and burning the pistons up.
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