scites

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im going to be spraying my 402 with about a 150 shot maybe a 200shot down the road. i bought arp head bolts. the question is,should i return them to summit and buy head studs? or will it be ok.

ls1_doc

iTrader: (6)

I have a 402 on a 225 and the gm head bolts are holding up fine.

Gen414

iTrader: (38)

ARP bolts are more than fine. That being said, I would go studs.

1CAMWNDR

iTrader: (21)

I went studs. Glad I did since I had to tear mine down recently, don't need to worry about dyring out the bolt holes now (of course I also need to get a new block, but that is beside the point).

Randy WS6

iTrader: (69)

Studs all the way, I have them and will never go back to bolts. Save a lot of time with cleanup and have a better clamping area

ss.slp.ls1

iTrader: (36)

Another vote for studs. You'll be glad you did in the future.

XpEdItIoUs

iTrader: (44)

Studs ftmfw

caddobass

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The arp bolts are fine, but studs are better if you pull the heads very offen.

EXCESSIVE81

studs!!

Stroker2112

...if you plan to take your heads off more than once, I recommend studs all the way...you'll definitely appreciate them ....I've stripped more bolts than I care to remember...studs are definitely worth the extra $100 ....

Detroitmuscle

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I have had the bolts and I see the advantages of the studs but honestly save yourself the cash to use elsewhere and suck out the coolant with a shop vac before removing the heads I've done it twice now and both times it comes off bone dry.

NastyC6

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studs

scites

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its a iron block so i dont have to worry about cracking the block as much as i would if it was aluminium