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Main Studs swap, is it ok to do?

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Old 10-04-2004, 07:48 PM
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Default Main Studs swap, is it ok to do?

along the same lines as swapping out connecting rod bolts.

has anyone done this? I've got a Radix going on soon and would like to swap out the Con Rod bolts and switch to Main Studs for a little extra strength.

I doubt I'll rev past 6500rpm.......thanks
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Main studs will be fine as is. The stock rods will give way before a cap will move on you.
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Be sure to have the block line honed after stud installation. Changing from bolts to studs changes the torque load on the cap and will throw the mains off.




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