View Poll Results: What head fasteners are you using?

Stock type torque-to-yield

9.68%

ARP head bolts

29.03%

ARP head studs w/ hex nuts

25.81%

ARP head studs w/ 12pt nuts

35.48%

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Head fasteners of choice...

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12-04-2007, 09:00 PM

Superado

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Head fasteners of choice...

Starting a new build...
Curious as to what everyone is using...
T2Y?...ARP bolts?...ARP studs?...
Did a search...lots of threads...lots of opinions...
thought I'd just do a poll instead...
Thanks!

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12-04-2007, 09:33 PM

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I say studs, I didn't vote because as long as its a stud your golden. 12pt v. hex all comes down to how often you plan to pull the heads.

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12-04-2007, 10:33 PM

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ARP bolts here.

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12-04-2007, 10:43 PM

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ARP Head Studs with Hex Nuts here. Not that I even plan on pulling the heads, but cleaning out the bolts holes sucked. The clamping force is a little higher with the studs too.

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12-04-2007, 11:23 PM

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I used ARP bolts just because I thought it would be a little tight doing the studs in the car. I know others have done it without a problem.

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12-04-2007, 11:37 PM

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I didnt think having 12pt or 6pt mattered as far as clamping force, I think that is just personal choice.
but I vote studs

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12-05-2007, 11:32 AM

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surprising results so far...only 12 votes however...
ARP bolts leading the poll...

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12-05-2007, 04:21 PM

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ARP all the way. but depending on engine combo and horsepower output, that's when decision would be made to use bolts or studs.

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12-06-2007, 06:55 AM

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thanks for the votes guys/gals...
how many of you voting ARP bolts are running FI?

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12-06-2007, 07:30 AM

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what are you're plans just a head and can swap or F/I?
if your going na stock is fine.

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12-06-2007, 09:55 AM

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Quote:

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surprising results so far...only 12 votes however...
ARP bolts leading the poll...

Studs are leading. 6 or 12 point, still studs.

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12-06-2007, 10:09 AM

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I am currently FI...
I am building a forged LS1 to replace the stock 5.3L and keep the ProCharger set-up as well...

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12-06-2007, 08:35 PM

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12 point ARP head studs here ,No bolt holes to clean out. a paint in the ***.

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12-07-2007, 09:44 AM

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Quote:

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Studs are leading. 6 or 12 point, still studs.

LOL...you are correct sir!
stud votes are double the bolt votes...

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12-07-2007, 11:47 AM

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I'll be running the studs, probably the 625 material. My engine is in as many pieces as it could be right now. I always thought 6 vs 12 point was preference. What's the advantage to one making them easier to remove than the other? Is it just the greater contact area using a 12 point socket on a 12 point nut?

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12-07-2007, 03:43 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Beaflag VonRathburg

Is it just the greater contact area using a 12 point socket on a 12 point nut?

12-point spreads the force placed on the nut more than a 6-point. You are less likely to break something(probably the socket before an ARP nut).

Plus 12-points are prettier

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