Are main studs the same as head studs?

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Oct 15, 2011 | 09:47 PM

Cap'N Chronic

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Are main studs the same as head studs?

So I blew a head gasket and I'm going to buy some ARP headstuds. I found a set of ARP main studs on Summit Racing, and I'm wondering if main studs are the same thing as head studs?

Oct 15, 2011 | 09:51 PM

speedooo

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Re: Are main studs the same as head studs?

No...main studs are part of the bottom end

Oct 15, 2011 | 10:43 PM

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Re: Are main studs the same as head studs?

what exactly are main studs?

Oct 15, 2011 | 11:04 PM

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Re: Are main studs the same as head studs?

this isnt really the type of question you ask on a board. but theyre the studs that hold the main bearings.

Oct 15, 2011 | 11:31 PM

Linked

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Re: Are main studs the same as head studs?

i didn't know there studs instead of bolts for the mains in our engines :S

Oct 16, 2011 | 06:12 AM

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Re: Are main studs the same as head studs?

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Originally Posted by Linked

i didn't know there studs instead of bolts for the mains in our engines :S

there is. honda uses bolts factory, but you can change out to studs if you want. better idea especially if you want a higher revving bottom end. helps prevent crank walk too.