I am getting a full cylinder head job and I am wondering if its to my advantage to get some upgraded head bolts while I'm at it. The head chambers are getting reshaped and compression will be boosted. Can anyone comment on this ?? Also, what's a good brand of head bolts ??

 

ARP studs are good.

 

You can probably use the stock bolts again, but I dont think its recommended. I think it would be a good idea to go with some ARP studs especially with higher CR, better safe than sorry.

 

if you already have the head off id get better studs for ***** and giggles. everyone is on the Anti ARP trend now , but i have run them on a few motors and no probs at all

 

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i got them for ***** and giggles and already had more than one use out of them

 

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for the record Ive been using them for about the past 15,000 miles and no problems yet.

 

It seems unanimous.. ARP is the way to go.. Are there any specs as to how they differ from the OEM bolts in terms of strength and durability ??

 

check their site for specific product info http://www.arp-bolts.com/

 

I think the material is diff with diff stretch characteristics? i think the diamter is pretty much the same though.
but yea im sure the site will say.

 

I run ARP and I love them. Also you can look into AEBS, there headstuds are supposed to be good too. I know some people that run them without problems.