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Old 10-13-2012, 10:30 AM
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Im putting together a 370 ql9 with 317 heads and eventually a procharger. Can I use arp head bolts? Or should I use studs...
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I used ARP head bolts just because if I ever need to pull the heads off the engine I have the room to pull them out without the studs being in the way.
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Old 10-13-2012, 01:46 PM
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Oh.. Good point.
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You should use whatever the shop used when they torqued down the deck plates for boring the block.
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Originally Posted by 96capricemgr
You should use whatever the shop used when they torqued down the deck plates for boring the block.
Another great point I forgot to mention, When my block was machined I had them use my head bolts. That is the only proper way to do it.
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I prefer the studs due to the clamping force, less prone to pull threads and if you swap heads enough, you wont wear out the threads in the block.

Head studs make for kick *** pic's too..haha

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Really depends on your plans with the build, but if its in the budget stud it!
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Do it once and do it right.... stud that ****
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I think most of us understand studs are better BUT when he says "putting together" we have to wonder how far the project is. If the shop already bored it with bolts......................
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Originally Posted by 2000PewterT/A
I used ARP head bolts just because if I ever need to pull the heads off the engine I have the room to pull them out without the studs being in the way.
can't you just take the studs out before you pull the heads?
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Originally Posted by RezinTexas
can't you just take the studs out before you pull the heads?

sure can
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I guess ill go with the studs. Thanks everyone..
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Originally Posted by THE LAST Z
I guess ill go with the studs. Thanks everyone..
ME TOO! Part number for a 4th gen?
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Originally Posted by crewguy
ME TOO! Part number for a 4th gen?
ARP 234-4316 for 97’-03’
ARP 234-4317 for 03’ and up LS engines
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ARP 234-4344 is the 12pt stud kit for the 03 and earlier.
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Originally Posted by 01CamaroSSTx
ARP 234-4344 is the 12pt stud kit for the 03 and earlier.
Little stronger material makeup, with a little higher price, vs. the 234-4316 kit. Both are 12pt. fasteners for 97-03 LS engine.
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I didn't know that Scott and they damn sure weren't cheap either.
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