I'm about to boost my LS motor and as a preventitive measure i bought some arp's.

Now, i just replaced my headgasket a month ago. So, i don't want to have to replace my HG again if the following or similar is a proven method to install the studs with out having to replace the HG.

Can i just take out all of the stock head bolts and then install the arp's, simple as that?(of course careful not to shift the head)

Can i take out one head bolt at a time and install the arp's to the first torque spec, then once all of the arp's are in, finish the torquing process?

Or has anyone tried these or other methods to installing new head studs without replacing the head gasket?

 

Just replace the headgasket! Do it right or Don't do it at all!

 

once u torque the head down it crushes the gasket, after u loosen the bolts the gasket is no good

 

If you want to do it half *** replace one at a time.

 

you all have been an aid! thanks!