Hello I currently have ls/vtec headstuds but my ls block cracked a sleeve and I'm putting a b16 block in it. I have a b16 head. My friend told me I can use the same headstuds but I was wondering if I need b16 headstuds or I can reuse mine? Thanks a lot

 

Do you have stock or arp headstuds?

 

When installing clean the hell out of surfaces before torquing the head down and make sure torque in sequence in steps. I torque to 10, 25, 55, then 75-80 ft lbs and then wait an hour and retorque to 75-80 and then wait another 10 min and check torque again.

Triple, quadruple and then check torque again. Very important to get a good seal. Also I would get the head milled before reinstallation. My local shop does a mill for $50 and that will ensure the head isnt warped.

 

no you cant!!! the head studs are different than the ones used for lsvtec and one for b16!! Its alway s recommended to check warpage of the block and the head before installing with a straight edge.

 

i 2nd on getting the head checked even if its warped very very little it will not seal for the money its better safe than sorry

 

How so? Saying they are doesn't help, over saying how they are different.

I'm pretty sure it varies from vtec/nonvtec heads, blocks make no difference.
Two studs/bolts should be longer for the middle on the LS head.

 

the b18c headstuds are longer than the b16.