I have arp head studs and the nuts are seperate from the stud and there is an allen key hole. How tight should I tighten them with the allen key before I put the nut on? any help is apreciated.

 

Make sure your bolt holes are clean first of all. No liquid, debris etc. a threadchaser might be helpful. Then as far as the actual studs themselves go. I usually just snug them up. Then follow arp's torque specs for your application. DO NOT follow honda torque specs.

 

Follow the ARP instructions. The details are in there.

 

I bought them off somebody so no instructions guy.

 

FYI, the studs should be secured in hand tight. The allen key boss on top is only used when taking them out.

 

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Used or new... guy

If used, throw them away... you'll save yourself some headache.

(while I know and understand that they can be used again, I would NEVER put a part like that USED on my car)