ARP head studs vs. head bolts? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sysock · 12-10-2010, 08:22 PM

which would be better, ARP head studs or the head bolts?

i have a 77 chevy c-10 running around 450hp and i am soon going to be replacing the world product heads with procomp aluminum heads and also installing a nitrous oxide system.

i know there is better clamping force with the studs but is there any preference over the studs then the bolts when running aluminum heads?

thanks,
chris

allengator · 12-10-2010, 08:27 PM

My guess is you will get alot of people say STUDS, but I can't imagine good head bolts being insufficient.
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thirdstreettito · 12-10-2010, 09:26 PM

ARP Head studs are always the way to go. Look at it this way, a bolt has one set of threads. The studs have two sets of threads. Two tight fits, not just one.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-10-2010, 09:30 PM

One thing no one really seems to think of is what the stock bolts are actually made of? How many heat cycles have they seen in their use or life? The ARP's are specifically designed to with stand heat cycles and engineered not to stretch. We use these all the time and they are well worth the money. Unfortunately, the ones we have to buy are more than double of the gasser stuff. Sometimes double and triple.

I wouldn't reuse stock bolts, I'd just get the ARP's and not worry.

12-10-2010, 08:22 PM	#1
sysock Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: towanda, PA Posts: 55	ARP head studs vs. head bolts? which would be better, ARP head studs or the head bolts? i have a 77 chevy c-10 running around 450hp and i am soon going to be replacing the world product heads with procomp aluminum heads and also installing a nitrous oxide system. i know there is better clamping force with the studs but is there any preference over the studs then the bolts when running aluminum heads? thanks, chris

12-10-2010, 08:27 PM	#2
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	Re: ARP head studs vs. head bolts? My guess is you will get alot of people say STUDS, but I can't imagine good head bolts being insufficient. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab

12-10-2010, 09:26 PM	#3
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: ARP head studs vs. head bolts? ARP Head studs are always the way to go. Look at it this way, a bolt has one set of threads. The studs have two sets of threads. Two tight fits, not just one. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-10-2010, 09:30 PM	#4
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: ARP head studs vs. head bolts? One thing no one really seems to think of is what the stock bolts are actually made of? How many heat cycles have they seen in their use or life? The ARP's are specifically designed to with stand heat cycles and engineered not to stretch. We use these all the time and they are well worth the money. Unfortunately, the ones we have to buy are more than double of the gasser stuff. Sometimes double and triple. I wouldn't reuse stock bolts, I'd just get the ARP's and not worry. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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