McAllister513

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Ok i'm in the process of ordering parts piece by piece for my forged LS2. I was wondering if installing ARP Main Studs is a must for my build. Its between going and buying a set of new main bolts or ARP studs. This is going be a full street car with a big shot of nitrous. It will rarely see the track but will be beaten on when its on the street. I would like to spray a 200-250 shot through a standalone. So would it be a must put ARP's in there? Thanks

Ross

bww3588

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I would do studs. The price between bolts and studs in negligible when it comes to your bottom end.

A progressive controller would help, but if your hitting it all at once, stud it.

litle88

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Arp it, their about 160 bux which is not bad at all. Just make sure you get it line honed

Burken01

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I heard main studs arent necessary unless your going over 1000hp

bww3588

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A lot of things aren't necessary, but we do them anyways.

GA95DCMSS

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^Exactly. Like his 200-250 shot of nitrous isn't necessary, but he's going to do it anyway.

I have them AND head studs on my N/A 408 @ 11.5:1 comp, just for extra insurance. Paid full price for the main studs, and got the head studs for a banging deal about 4-ish years ago...like 90.00for a full set type deal.

litle88

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So true!!

Your still a clown!!!

These rocker stands arent necessary in my garage either. They should be in your motor. Still waiting for shipping info lol.

Now what!

bww3588

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I'll call tomorrow. Just make sure your boyfriend has left before i do. Don't want any awkward moments.

litle88

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Lmao

Ok

Burken01

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correct, but OP asked if it was a "must" to have ARP main studs at that power level which Ill guess at 700hp..

The answer is no, I have countless emails from Jim @ Speedinc, Ryne @ CMS motorsports and it really isnt an issue at that power level... So says the pro's!!

bww3588

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Power level alone does not determine the need for studs/bolts over stock bolts. 700 n/a...you might be ok, the same power on a 250 shot is going to push the stock stuff to it's limits.

Why even take the chance? I built my n/a 370 with studs. It was already apart so why not?

-TheBandit-

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Don't forget to consider the cost of a line hone when you put in main studs. May not be needed, but often is.

lemons12

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I plan on a 300 hit for the 370 i just built... I didn't go with arp on the mains. If i went fi i would have.. I wouldn't worry about it until 950+rwhp.