ebay ls head studs
Jul 6, 2013 | 06:53 PM
#51
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Just a side note that is somewhat on topic...
I've broke ARP head studs before... while being torqued to spec in sequence using their lube and a calibrated torque wrench.
ARP isn't the end all in the fastener market... they are not indestructible by any means.
Are they better then the ones being sold on ebay... not sure.. havnt bought any.
With that in mind... the set for my cummins will most likely be ARP or Haisly Machine...
-Chris
I've broke ARP head studs before... while being torqued to spec in sequence using their lube and a calibrated torque wrench.
ARP isn't the end all in the fastener market... they are not indestructible by any means.
Are they better then the ones being sold on ebay... not sure.. havnt bought any.
With that in mind... the set for my cummins will most likely be ARP or Haisly Machine...
-Chris
Jul 6, 2013 | 07:51 PM
#52
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i feel like head studs wouldn't be somewhere to cheap out on. but i've never done them and $70 does sound a lot better than $200+... and i know nothing is indestructible, but i'm one of those people if i'm going to spend the time and money, i don't want to be doing it again any time soon.
Jul 15, 2013 | 01:54 PM
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So those two shorter bolts on the ends torque to the same as the other large bolts/studs.
EDIT: I don't recommend using ARP torque spec on ebay head studs. I stretched a few of the studs and now don't torque past 70ft lbs. See the video I posted three posts down.
Last edited by AGearHead4Life; May 9, 2016 at 11:28 AM.
Jul 15, 2013 | 04:10 PM
#55
I just used ARP's torque recommendations. It says to use manufacturer sequence and torque the larger bolts down in three even steps to 75 or 80lbs I think it was. The 5 or so small ones across the top only torque to like 22lbs.
So those two shorter bolts on the ends torque to the same as the other large bolts/studs.
So those two shorter bolts on the ends torque to the same as the other large bolts/studs.
May 9, 2016 | 09:22 AM
#56
I just used ARP's torque recommendations. It says to use manufacturer sequence and torque the larger bolts down in three even steps to 75 or 80lbs I think it was. The 5 or so small ones across the top only torque to like 22lbs.
So those two shorter bolts on the ends torque to the same as the other large bolts/studs.
So those two shorter bolts on the ends torque to the same as the other large bolts/studs.
I have a set of ProComp head studs and for $55 you cant beat it. Its the same Product as ARP. (Procomp Head studs are made from aircraft quality 8740 high tensile strength chrome moly steel, withstanding up to 190,000 PSI. The kit comes complete with 12 point hex nuts and washers.)
CHEV LS 1997-2002 CYLINDER HEAD STUD KIT
TORQUE 5/16 STUDS- 25FT. LBS
TORQUE 7/16 STUDS- 80FT. LBS
CHEV LS 1997-2002 CYLINDER HEAD STUD KIT
TORQUE 5/16 STUDS- 25FT. LBS
TORQUE 7/16 STUDS- 80FT. LBS
May 9, 2016 | 11:26 AM
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I wound up making a video on these studs with torque spec and sequence. I've used them a few times now. I'm not sure how much more I'll use them since the price about doubled on them. I may just start using ARP bolts, not studs.
Here's a link:
