Are head bolts reusable?
01-05-2007, 07:58 PM
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Are head bolts reusable? I am taking the heads off for new cometics and i'm wondering if the headbolts can be used again? I got new ones when the heads went on about 4 months ago. Any info is appreciated, thanks guys.
01-05-2007, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Beasst8
Yeah, once you install those factory torque to yield bolts, and they are stretched thats it.
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01-05-2007, 10:59 PM
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There is a reason that GM and other manufacturers use "torque to yield" bolts, they provide a high strength solution without less stress on the block threads. Compare the cost of a set of GM head bolts with ARPs and decide for yourself how many tear-downs and re-assemblies you will need to do to justify the added cost of the ARPs. There has never been an issue with GM TTY bolt strength, reusability is the only thing you are buying with non-TTY bolts.
01-06-2007, 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Dustin 98TA
I had 11:1 CR and stock head bolts on my old setup. I sprayed 150 for a year without any issues.
01-06-2007, 03:19 AM
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u have NO worries with stock bolts. they are cheap so just get GM bolts. I've seen many guys spraying 150 and over on stock bolts, never heard of one issue because of the bolts.
01-06-2007, 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Screamin_Z
probably went with another setup
I got tired of filling the bottle and went with FI. 
Dont worry about the bolts, they will be fine. Worry more about the tune and fuel system for N2O.
Thanks for the info guys!!! I appreciate it.. 
01-10-2007, 03:11 PM
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Ive reused headbolts in a bind when the car was a daily driver and i needed to get to work monday. If at all possible just order a new set. Theyre only 30 bucks. Like the others said, youre only buying usability. The stock bolts handle a good bit, IMO.
