eBay head studs with ARP specs... ? Comment please...
08-04-2012, 10:13 AM
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eBay head studs with ARP specs... ? Comment please... Has anyone used these head studs?? I would like to know good or bad about these. They have the same exact specs as the ARP brand, but of course ARP has a proven brand...
I would just like some thoughts about these...
http://outboundlink.me/ib.php?DR_id=...&outtime=52115
I would just like some thoughts about these...
http://outboundlink.me/ib.php?DR_id=...&outtime=52115
08-04-2012, 11:13 AM
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^I haven't heard of anyone using those. If you are building a car for 20+ psi I'd get something proven like the ARP's. I know ARP has to pay for the name, but at the same time the cost of their studs is in the material they used.
08-04-2012, 11:28 AM
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Yea I agree with ARP having to pay for their name and materials. At the same time I wonder why the eBay studs claim to have the same strength and same material. Just a thought.
08-04-2012, 11:29 AM
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If you've spent enough money to have the amount of power that requires headstuds, I would definitely spend the extra $200 and get proven ones. Some parts are worth the gamble at times, these are not.
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08-04-2012, 11:45 AM
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The way I look at it is that having a higher hp turbo car is asking for problems. Might as well lessen the amount of problems you may have by getting superior parts now.
08-04-2012, 11:59 AM
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Its more then just name and material, it's the process.. I'm an aerospace process engineer, my job is to build a process that will yeild the same results time and time again no matter what idiot I put on the job. That's what places like Honeywell,Raytheon,and G.E. want and expect.. That's what you get when you buy arp... a proven process that comes from years of experience. I'll pay alittle more knowing I'm getting the best product out there, rather then buying some chinese steel knock with no process control or Quality Assurance!
I'll never understand why the hell someone would you dump thousands into a forced induction setup and use used bolts or some chinese junk then bitch when "I lifted the heads with 14 psi" stick to your vtech motors ..
I'll never understand why the hell someone would you dump thousands into a forced induction setup and use used bolts or some chinese junk then bitch when "I lifted the heads with 14 psi" stick to your vtech motors ..
08-04-2012, 02:00 PM
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The numbers aren't the whole story. The rated tensile strength is of that particular alloy of metal. What you should worry about is where they get this metal, and how likely it is that the metal has defects which can significantly reduce the studs' strength. Is comes down to quality control really. With ARP, you can be certain you're getting a quality product that has been tested. With the eBay studs, sure its the same alloy, but that's a small part of the story. You don't want to spend a day trying to fish a broken stud out of your block.
With that said, you will probably have good results with the eBay studs, many have, but many of us would rather spend the extra money for piece of mind.
With that said, you will probably have good results with the eBay studs, many have, but many of us would rather spend the extra money for piece of mind.
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Its more then just name and material, it's the process.. I'm an aerospace process engineer, my job is to build a process that will yeild the same results time and time again no matter what idiot I put on the job. That's what places like Honeywell,Raytheon,and G.E. want and expect.. That's what you get when you buy arp... a proven process that comes from years of experience. I'll pay alittle more knowing I'm getting the best product out there, rather then buying some chinese steel knock with no process control or Quality Assurance!
I'll never understand why the hell someone would you dump thousands into a forced induction setup and use used bolts or some chinese junk then bitch when "I lifted the heads with 14 psi" stick to your vtech motors ..
I'll never understand why the hell someone would you dump thousands into a forced induction setup and use used bolts or some chinese junk then bitch when "I lifted the heads with 14 psi" stick to your vtech motors ..
08-04-2012, 04:37 PM
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Of course on the other hand, there are quite a few places that make studs and fasteners to the same level or even higher spec than ARP.
Although I rather doubt they would be selling on ebay, and at such a low price.
Stick with ARP unless an alternative has a proven track record like ARP.
Although I rather doubt they would be selling on ebay, and at such a low price.
Stick with ARP unless an alternative has a proven track record like ARP.
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Its more then just name and material, it's the process.. I'm an aerospace process engineer, my job is to build a process that will yeild the same results time and time again no matter what idiot I put on the job. That's what places like Honeywell,Raytheon,and G.E. want and expect.. That's what you get when you buy arp... a proven process that comes from years of experience. I'll pay alittle more knowing I'm getting the best product out there, rather then buying some chinese steel knock with no process control or Quality Assurance!
I'll never understand why the hell someone would you dump thousands into a forced induction setup and use used bolts or some chinese junk then bitch when "I lifted the heads with 14 psi" stick to your vtech motors ..
I'll never understand why the hell someone would you dump thousands into a forced induction setup and use used bolts or some chinese junk then bitch when "I lifted the heads with 14 psi" stick to your vtech motors ..
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Besides, I really dont think I will even use them.. I just wanted opinions on them...
Soooooo... Users of these studs please comment... Im sure someone out there will find this info usefull!
Soooooo... Users of these studs please comment... Im sure someone out there will find this info usefull!
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I might just do that! Since I havent heard anything "bad" from personal experience yet...
I look at it like this... Gives me a reason to buy a 6.0L if it blows my heads off!! LOL...
BAD EXPERIENCE WITH THESE STUDS ANYONE?????????????????
ANYONE AT ALL?????
I look at it like this... Gives me a reason to buy a 6.0L if it blows my heads off!! LOL...
BAD EXPERIENCE WITH THESE STUDS ANYONE?????????????????
ANYONE AT ALL?????