Hi guys.
Basically I am in the process right now of rebuilding my ls motor for turbo in the future. I am down to the last few things to buy before I can start assembling!!! I am shooting for 350 whp with my set up. Nothing to crazy for now.

Two questions:
1. Do I need to buy both ARP main studs AND headstuds?

2. What rebuild gasket kit is good for a total rebuild. I just need a kit that has the gaskets that I need. I do not want to buy off ebay unless you have a recommendation on that.
One set that I have found is this one:

http://www.autopartsway.com/PartList...ead_Gasket_Set

And there is another set similar containing the oil pan gasket and what I assume are the pump rings. Total for the two is a little over 200 bucks.

I have learned a lot off this forumn and for that I thank you. Any comments appreciated. Thanks

 

yes u do need arp head studs now the gasket to me the best place to get if from is honda.

 

OEM head gasket is best. Get ARP head studs. DO NOT get ARP main's, not worth the machining involved to make them work.

 

as stated above honda should have the gasket kits for the head and bottom end

 

Not to hijack, but I used ARP main studs and the only modification I had to make was with the windage tray?

 

i think its one of those things where sometimes when using arp mains you have to line hone cause sometimes it goes out of round im just guessing

 

dont forget to re torque the head studs after 10 heat cycles

 

Ok thanks guys. I was thinking that main studs were a for sure that I needed. What other brand do I get?? If it's only small modification that I need to do to use them then I will do that.

 

Does your crank turn freely?

 

+1 on this.

 

Yes sir

 

What did you torque them down to?

 

So if I don't get arp main studs should I get new oem ones from Honda?

 

Yes

 

i reused mines