I just got my ARP studs in today. I went through the box and all I got was the big ones. What about the small side bolts? Surely we don't reuse the factory ones.

 

The side bolts are not included with the ARP main studs. You must either purchase new GM side bolts, or apply some type of thread sealer to your existing bolts.

Jason

 

gay.....does ARP make the side bolts at all?

 

Not any that I am aware of.

 

thats not cool

 

Where did you get your ARP head studs.. And how much where they Iam trying to get a set ASAP

 

Chris, it's not a problem using the factory side bolts in the least. The only set of studs that comes with non-factory side bolts would be the ones that are included with the GM C5R block. Those are $$$$$$$$ studs.

Head and main studs are available through Thunder Racing

 

Get them from Thunder. Out of all the sponsors, they are the most helpful.

 

ARP shorted me on the small studs in my HEAD stud kit. I got the nuts and washers for the small studs but not the studs themselves.

 

damn...that sucks....

call either ARP directly or who you ordered them from and they will get you another set

 

I thought the samething when I opened the box lookin'. They really arent needed though as I dont believe the side bolts hold the load as the actual studs do.

 

Mine came with the small studs. I'd call your supplier if I was you and ask where they are. Justin

 

Wich ones are the better stud?? Im not really a fan of 12 point bolts.
113-234-4110 ARP LS1 Head Stud Kit (hex nuts)
$219.99

113-234-4316 ARP 12 pt Head Stud Kit, LS1
$239.99
Thanks,
Kyle

 

The 12 point nut is stronger (spreads load over more points) but the 6 point will work just as well.