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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 06:02 AM
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Default what head bolts to use for ls/vtec????

i have a b18a block and a 00' b16a2 head i dunno if i should use the b16a bolts or the gsr head bots??

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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 07:57 AM
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Default Re: what head bolts to use for ls/vtec???? (jdmhatch94)

Well I'm using ARP head studs for a B16A engine on my LSVT. So I'm positive B16A headbolts will work fine for you.
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 08:50 AM
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Default Re: what head bolts to use for ls/vtec???? (jdmhatch94)

the b16 ones should be fine if you are not making mega power, but people have recommended using the gsr because they are a little longer
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 10:25 AM
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Default Re: what head bolts to use for ls/vtec???? (Jeff C)

ARP VTEC head studs
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 11:02 AM
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Default Re: what head bolts to use for ls/vtec???? (slickboy)

DO NOT use B16A headstuds. They are about a 1/4" too short. Use either GSR or ARP GSR headstuds. Running the b16 headbolts will increase teh likelyhood of blowing a headgasket.


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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 11:20 AM
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ARP
dont build it half assed.
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 11:53 AM
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ARP
dont build it half assed.
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 12:38 PM
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Will LS rod bolts do?
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 12:55 PM
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not recommended
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 01:00 PM
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thanks
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 01:03 PM
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use gsr 1.8 head studs
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 11:06 PM
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Default Re: what head bolts to use for ls/vtec???? (DLB1994)

can i just jump in and say:

if you want to, use ARP GSR head studs (PN 208-4303) and ARP 8mm LS rod bolts (PN 208-6001).

these fit teh B20VTEC and LS/VTEC engine.

t..


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Old Aug 3, 2002 | 04:57 PM
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Default Re: what head bolts to use for ls/vtec???? (jdmhatch94)

if you're gonna do it you may as well do it right

go with arp, i have ls/vtec and have had no blown headgaskets and everything is runnin good
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