SDPC Tech Tips: Head bolts vs. studs

This week's video goes over our range of cylinder head fasteners; from OEM torque to yield bolts, ARP head bolts and even their head studs. In this time with interruptions in supply, understanding what you can use and where could save you some downtime while still having some peace of mind!
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[@adambryant3546]

Great video!! & as you said.. "do it right the 1st time won't have to do it again".. & plan for the future by upgrading to stud to handle more power later!! Well said!!

[@martygrajeda3457]

Love the videos 👍

[@abeclarkatp2595]

Thanks!

[@jameslewis5163]

Thank you for your videos
I just had an issue with the new build pretty sure it was a head gasket, not sealing issue and not the stock GM bolts
But I noticed that the head bolts were not all tightened, the same while taking the heads off not sure if that’s common on tty’s. Really bothered me.
So the machine shop said everything was straight had it double checked now spending money on ARP hardware to make sure they are right. “yes all new bolts were used”

[@s3rics213]

Can’t wait to get my motor over to you guys soon. May need to do a collaboration hopefully.

[@angelo_giachetti]

Another advantage in a stud is clamping dynamic. Bolts pull on the block causing bore distortion. Studs minimize this distortion.
Guys using Ford 5.0 HO blocks benefit from studs bc the block is so weak.

[@johnnieburge4997]

I purchased the ARP Studs for my LT4 To LT5 upgrade, but the package came with four small skinny studs & bolts. What are they for?

[@martygrajeda3457]

Can studs work on a 4th gen f body? Without having to drop the motor out to pull the heads off?

[@Louie88]

Thank you!! Great vid. Take a deep breath though lol !!

[@antoniomccurine7886]

😂😂

[@Poaf-1]

Is 90 ft lbs seem like a lot for an 2005 6.0 I got arp2000 head bolts ? All the same size bolts lengths ect..

[@Adikxx]

Hi, could i please ask if the final clamping torque will needed to be changed when replacing factory head bolts to studs? For instance if the final torque setting for factory bolts was 50 Nm will it be the same for head studs/nuts ? I would really appreciate your take on this
Regards

[@Sdpartscenter]

The manufacturer will have updated torque requirements for their bolts or studs. If you're using newer casting heads, ARP has changed their torque settings for those as well as people were pulling the threads out of the block with the old torque numbers.

[@Adikxx]

@@Sdpartscenter thank you

[@garymaya1767]

I’ll use stock. Gm makes great parts. If you need to seal the cylinder for leakage get fire rings installed. Stock gm bolts get stronger over time.

[@I_like_turtles_67]

Not better quality than ARP.

[@mssulehria]

Hi, I found 2 bolts and two studs on my car's throttle body attached to the engine. Why not all 4 bolts or studs? Can you please explain

[@montecarlo6.0turbo]

Should watch sloppy mechanics

[@belltocher]

Dont use studs on a bbc unless you know what your getting into