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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 01:51 PM
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I will be installing my WCCH heads in a couple of weeks and I was wondering what everybody uses for the bolts? I was either thinking about ARP studs or ARP bolts, What would you suggest?
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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Go with ARP head studs. Make sure you buy the "newer" version with the allen head/s in top of the stud. They may be overkill for your combo, but they leave room for improvement ( a.k.a. more boost).
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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I rember hearing somewhere that the ARP studs couldn't be installed with the block in the truck...something about not enough room to get the rear ones in. Not 100% sure though, you might want to search deeper into it.
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 04:12 PM
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Studs most likely won't work on the drive rside. I know 2bseen had trouble with them on his SS. ARP bolts will have to be retorqued after the first heatcycle, this meaning removing the exhaust. The passenger side is easy to get to the drivers side is tough. I used GM bolts, TTY, It seemed easier to me. Just make sure you get the right length.
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