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Old 11-24-2005, 07:35 AM
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just wonder if I should put the arp heads studs on my new set up or just stick with stock gm bolts? my set up consist of a 6.0 lq9 with a 230/236 .591/601 on a 110 lsa, patriot stage 2 ls6 heads 64cc chambers., and all the goodies to go with it.

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I ended up just going with the stock GM bolts
I think the studs would be $200 overkill for a NA app
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I went with new GM bolts when I swapped heads. I was told that the ARPs need to be retorqued after the first heatcycle. I didn't feel like taking the exhaust off to do that. The GM bolts are TTY, they will work fine for N/A. If you where FI then I would look into the ARP.
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Im going N/A for now. When I finish the stroker I plan on a large shot of N2O
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I used stock bolts for mine.
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I have a set of oem bolts that came with my heads
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Originally Posted by Dark Halo
I have a set of oem bolts that came with my heads
I have aset of ARP bolts I will sell you for $75 shipped. I used them for about 700 miles and then had to pull my motor out.
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it could be a week or 2 before I can get as I just bought a new raditor and altanator
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Originally Posted by Dark Halo
it could be a week or 2 before I can get as I just bought a new raditor and altanator
Im buying some ARP studs just to make sure I dont blow a head gasket so if you need them just let me know.

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The ARP studs have more clamping force than head bolts and are really nice to have on motors that use a power adder{FI or nitrous}to keep the heads from lifting.If you are planning to spay the motor the ARP stud are definately worth the money.
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