the bolts that hold the head to the bottom end.

whats the advantage with these?

just want some info on them.

anything would be great. thanks guys.

 

Head bolts or the head studs ? Head studs are more so for the boosted guys so the head doesn't lift at all. If your n/a, and your not doing a headgasket, really no reason to swap them out.

 

in a nut shell there just stonger bolts that help hold the head on if your plannin on doin some seriou modifying later on...I put a set in my engine when i rebuilt it so i dont have to worry about the head liftin when i boost it.

I HIGHLY recommend them for anything other than just a new headgasket on a stock engine
(would just used oem ones).
130 bucks well spent

 

You don't have to get ARP. I did my build with Golden Eagle studs and haven't had a problem. I think I picked them up for $100, but I'm not sure.

 

I've read several engine build threads - stock, N/A builds, turbo, LS/VTEC, etc. and MANY people recommend replacing the stock head bolts with ARP head studs any time you remove the head from the block for the first time, for any reason.

Here is a page from the ARP catalog on head studs and why they're better than head bolts. The main thing is that with bolts, as you tighten them, the fastener is stretching as it's twisting. With studs, the fastener is already there, and as you tighten the nut on top, the fastener itself only stretches, without twisting.

http://www.arp-bolts.com/Catalog/Cat...talog_0036.jpg

New OEM head bolts run about $85 from Acura Carland. I've seen the ARP head stud kits for only about $30 more. Since you have to replace them anyway (do NOT re-use head bolts/studs) then I would spend a little extra for the extra piece of mind of better sealing on the head gasket.

 

i have arp and they are really strong i called golden eagle and wen i ordered my vtec conversion kit i got arp rod and head bolts from them

 

ok cool. i was just curious. im replacing them soon and i already have them.

just needed some info...

thanks

 

ya i hesitant on the 130 or so for bolts....but im glad i did.

now enjoy

 

dont loose ur head
so get them.
its not a pretty pic when the head lifts...
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