Gonna pull the trigger on heads
06-18-2012, 01:00 PM
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Too late I already ordered. Oh well I wouldn't have wanted to spen more on additional porting with minnimal gains on a blower set up. If I was NA i would jump on it for sure.
Heads, cometic head gasket and arp studs, plus shipping is already over 3100.
Now I gotta order trunion upgrade, lifters and trays from summit. Anybody now of a good/right push rod checker from summit?
And thanks guys you really steered me in the right directions for heads.
Heads, cometic head gasket and arp studs, plus shipping is already over 3100.
Now I gotta order trunion upgrade, lifters and trays from summit. Anybody now of a good/right push rod checker from summit?
And thanks guys you really steered me in the right directions for heads.
06-18-2012, 01:11 PM
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Make sure those holes are nice and clean when you go to put those studs in, having just done head studs I've got to say contrary to what I've heard getting the heads back on after studding was a cake walk. Good luck sir.
06-18-2012, 04:09 PM
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To recap
A couple cans of dusters.
A soft metal shotgun bore brush.
And a cloth bore brush to clean out anything loose.
This whole process made me rethink getting air tools.
06-18-2012, 09:34 PM
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Too late I already ordered. Oh well I wouldn't have wanted to spen more on additional porting with minnimal gains on a blower set up. If I was NA i would jump on it for sure.
Heads, cometic head gasket and arp studs, plus shipping is already over 3100.
Now I gotta order trunion upgrade, lifters and trays from summit. Anybody now of a good/right push rod checker from summit?
And thanks guys you really steered me in the right directions for heads.
Heads, cometic head gasket and arp studs, plus shipping is already over 3100.
Now I gotta order trunion upgrade, lifters and trays from summit. Anybody now of a good/right push rod checker from summit?
And thanks guys you really steered me in the right directions for heads.
06-18-2012, 10:39 PM
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One question I have; maybe someone can clarrify and put my mind at ease?
People say not to run stock rockers with bronze valve guides on aftermarket heads; is that only a problem with higher lift cams?
People say not to run stock rockers with bronze valve guides on aftermarket heads; is that only a problem with higher lift cams?
06-19-2012, 09:53 AM
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Easiest way to clean the threads that I have found is to take one of the old TTY headbolts and grind a "V" into the threads of the bolt using a bench grinder...this will loosen all the crap in the threads when you run the bolt down so you can blow them out with brake-clean (brake clean evaporates completely) and air.
MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO RESIDUAL LIQUID IN THE BOLT HOLES OR YOU WILL CRACK THE BLOCK!
MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO RESIDUAL LIQUID IN THE BOLT HOLES OR YOU WILL CRACK THE BLOCK!
06-19-2012, 09:54 AM
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Yes, as long as you do them properly. Do you need them on an NA engine not really, studs by design have more clamping force. If you have a motor that is running high boost you will gain reliability from studs and it will help you avoid head lift. Oh and as said earlier once they are in, it makes a world of difference if you have to pull the heads again, no more cleaning bolt holes in the block. If your in there and you have the money they are a good buy, at 300 the arp's are pricey but worth it.
06-19-2012, 09:43 PM
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Yes, as long as you do them properly. Do you need them on an NA engine not really, studs by design have more clamping force. If you have a motor that is running high boost you will gain reliability from studs and it will help you avoid head lift. Oh and as said earlier once they are in, it makes a world of difference if you have to pull the heads again, no more cleaning bolt holes in the block. If your in there and you have the money they are a good buy, at 300 the arp's are pricey but worth it.
06-20-2012, 09:16 AM
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06-20-2012, 09:25 PM
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Good info on cleaning the block holes
Anybody here have an opinion; I put off ordering from summit pending my desicion on rockers. I may just order some yella terras and be done with it.
Anybody here have an opinion; I put off ordering from summit pending my desicion on rockers. I may just order some yella terras and be done with it.
06-20-2012, 09:28 PM
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I dont remember the technical specs details but it has to do with how the bolts compress. Tony Mamo is building a sick setup for my buddies Z28 and he described the reasoning for bolts instead of studs. Liek I said its far more advanced then I can explain lol.
06-21-2012, 08:24 AM
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