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Old 06-15-2006, 12:37 AM
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when everyone did their head swap, did you all use ARP heads studs/bolts? or used factory head bolts?
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Old 06-15-2006, 10:52 AM
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ARP, although they are quite pricey at around $200 for the set.
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ARP on mine.
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I've done both, but a good idea to do ARP and forgetaboutit!
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ARP - got them for $160 (bolts)
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I am about to do the swap and ARP bolts
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ive done both. stock bolts work fine but you have to clean the bolt holes each time. i went with ARP bolts and never looked back
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ARP studs wouldnt do it any other way......
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If you are only going to swap heads and do it just once, OEM replacements are fine, but the ARP bolts are a great investments if you plan on removing them often.

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would it be ok to reuse my old head bolts? can i reuse my old head bolts?
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Originally Posted by c5_ls1_6spd
would it be ok to reuse my old head bolts? can i reuse my old head bolts?

NO NO NO.

Can't re-use torque to yeild bolts.
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