Question for those that have head studs

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Jun 16, 2011 | 03:33 PM

cranny

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Question for those that have head studs

For those that have ARP head studs, is there enough clearance to install or remove the heads with the engine in the car?

Or does the engine have to come out to pull the heads to clear the studs.

Also, are ARP head bolts worth using over stock? And are the ARP head bolts reusable or are they TTY also?

Jun 16, 2011 | 03:57 PM

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On the passenger side I believe you have to insert the head studs after you set the head down because of clearance issues. The driver side you could probably do the normal way.

Jun 16, 2011 | 05:24 PM

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You might be able to get the driver's side off if you take the brake booster off. To be honest I don't see either side clearing enough to pull them with the motor in the car

Jun 16, 2011 | 09:04 PM

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Heads can be removed from either side without removing anything. I have done two swaps on my car with head studs. As for the bolts I don't know.

Jun 16, 2011 | 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tillery

Heads can be removed from either side without removing anything. I have done two swaps on my car with head studs. As for the bolts I don't know.

X2. I've pulled and installed a couple sets of heads with studs and had no problem either side.

Jun 17, 2011 | 01:48 PM

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Ummmmm. Wouldn't removing the studs be easier than removing the engine. I have studs and am getting ready to change my head gaskets. Taking out the studs is my backup if the heads don't clear. Or if I don't feel like cleaning the bolt holes in the block, I will lower the K member a bit to gain the clearance. No Way am I pulling the engine to change a set gaskets.