ok i think i know the answer but i want to make sure. im looking at arp fasteners for my heads.

ARP head bolts= just like stock but not TTY and stronger (reuseable?)

ARP head studs= put in studs probably loctite them in right. then there is just nuts that you use to bolt the heads down.

did i get these right? which is better for say 12psi?

 

i would do head studs and yes you have it right my friend!

 

Thats pretty much it, but if you look, you can find the GMPP set that is almost identical to the ARP kit for 20 bucks. Its discontinued now but you would probably have luck on ebay. You pretty much nailed it. The stock bolts will work, but by that i mean a new set of stock bolts. Like you said, they are torque yielding.

 

whats the difference between the 6pt and 12 pt on the head studs? are these just the nuts?

and just normal ARP LS1 head studs are the ones to get?

 

Here's a 12 pt

6 point is just a normal nut.

 

WTF!!! does a 12pt socket fit on those or do you need a special socket?

 

haha yea thats why they have 12pt and 6pt sockets...

 

hey i stated this was an idiot question, your not supose to laugh at me.


i guess ive never seen a 12pt nut before.

i thought they made the 12pt socket so people will strip the bolt/nut and get all pissed off.


ok that is all, go back to your normal activities!!

 

A 6 pt will work, so you'll be fine. But a 12 pt is desired.

 

The only reason I was told the 12 point was beneficial was if it was a race car that you were pulling the heads off of a lot. Or for clearence in tight areas. That came from ARP