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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 11:58 PM
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I saw this kit on ebay for 97-04 Ls1 blocks and I was wondering if anyone here has used them?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA:IT&ih=012
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 04:03 AM
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Doubt it
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they have great feedback for their 22000 transactions. i would try them.
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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hmm..
never seen those before,
but if you compare they are alredy stronger than the stock TTY GM uses on the stock ls engines. i would say i have considered them for a build now.
if they are better than the stock bolts alredy i wouldnt see any harm using them in a mild non forced induction motor.
on my watching list
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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I would stay away from those. I wouldn't trust a generic ebay part to hold my heads down....
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 01:03 PM
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If I were on a TIGHT budget I might try them, but for peace of mind I'm glad I went with ARP Head Studs. Maybe read some of his feedback and see if anyone has had a problem with them. But you gotta remember and I know you've heard it, "You get what you pay for.". Skimping and cutting corners on a engine build will spell $ and disaster later. Just my 2 cents.
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not worth it
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I just bought them.

I do not plan on forced induction so I said why not? I wanted head studs because I hate cleaning the damn bolt holes. lol
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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Lol well let me know how they look when you get them..
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Originally Posted by phoenix1987
I just bought them.

I do not plan on forced induction so I said why not? I wanted head studs because I hate cleaning the damn bolt holes. lol
if u dont mind, when u install them, make thread or post here about, fit, quality, finish, etc. im sure it would help out many.
i have used grade 8 bolts on ls1 motors before with no probs. however the head size correct thread bolts are hard to find.
i even use allens bolts to replace the 10mm bolts found on the covers and such
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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I would buy them. The user does have good feedback, and as long as they include torque specs for the bolts you should be fine.
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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I would buy them. The user does have good feedback, and as long as they include torque specs for the bolts you should be fine.
i bought some also. The seller claims they are just as good as arp and have been tested over and over again on nitrous, turbo, and n/a setups. they are reusable he said they are of the same quality of arp but not paying for the name.
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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Be carfull of the round end lead hitting a exhust flages on some setups, and intakes on the top bolts might too.
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by NemeSS
if u dont mind, when u install them, make thread or post here about, fit, quality, finish, etc. im sure it would help out many.
i have used grade 8 bolts on ls1 motors before with no probs. however the head size correct thread bolts are hard to find.
i even use allens bolts to replace the 10mm bolts found on the covers and such
Plan on it. Just hope I remember lol
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update?
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update?
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They don't have them for sale anymore......

Was this anyone here?
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Nov-26-08 07:51 SBC CHEVY LS1 Cylinder Head Stud Kit 4.8L 5.7L '97-'02 (#380077495247)
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 12:56 AM
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Probably very low quality made in china fasteners. I would not buy them.
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Originally Posted by djsanchez2
They don't have them for sale anymore......

Was this anyone here?
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Nov-26-08 07:51 SBC CHEVY LS1 Cylinder Head Stud Kit 4.8L 5.7L '97-'02 (#380077495247)

they are still for sale, just double checked.
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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i wanna see how far these go, surprised the link wasnt hacked off for not being a sponsor as every sponsor here sells headstuds
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