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Old 11-03-2015, 04:42 PM   #6
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Re: Need engine advice.

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Originally Posted by 68post View Post
If you want to add ARP main studs it will strengthen the main caps. The main bores will have to be checked and may have to be align-bored and/or align-honed.

The studs will clamp the caps down with more pressure is why this step will be necessary.
Align hone is required when installing studs, I've never heard it talked about as optional.
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