5.3 Head Studs?
5.3 Head Studs? Any decent head studs to be had on the cheap? Have a 5.3 that I'm cleaning up and doing head gaskets on, would like to use studs when I put it back together.
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Maybe I'm just looking for the wrong part number, but I can't find arp's for anywhere near $100. Best I can find is in the $325-$400 range.
If you would share a link or a part number to the cheaper ARP's, that would be awesome!!
If you would share a link or a part number to the cheaper ARP's, that would be awesome!!
https://www.texas-speed.com/p-784-ar...04-blocks.aspx
https://www.texas-speed.com/p-131-ar...04-blocks.aspx
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China Head Std's = OK Hi all, I sell, stock, install the studs I buy from Speedmaster.
I use this item to SAVE the GM block from head bolt thread loss.
The use of a bolt, only a few times, WILL damage the block.
This is the method GM used to engineer the block "one assembly of the engine IS to last for the life of the car".
The torque I recommend IS 75-80.lbs, the last bolts I TORQUE are the two center ones @ 80.lbs.
NEVER had a problem using these Speedmaster/Pro-Comp studs.
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I use this item to SAVE the GM block from head bolt thread loss.
The use of a bolt, only a few times, WILL damage the block.
This is the method GM used to engineer the block "one assembly of the engine IS to last for the life of the car".
The torque I recommend IS 75-80.lbs, the last bolts I TORQUE are the two center ones @ 80.lbs.
NEVER had a problem using these Speedmaster/Pro-Comp studs.
Lance
Personally, I would never use the ebay studs.
Run the eBay studs. PLENTY of guys have used them without issue, and plenty have ran them over 20psi on FI vehicles. I can't justify 300 bucks for studs anymore.
Speedmaster / Pro-Comp Studs, whoever, is what's going on my LS7.
Speedmaster / Pro-Comp Studs, whoever, is what's going on my LS7.
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Here ya go again..
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Thats no good KCS.. not only did you delete the links twice i provided, you deleted my whole post @10pm not 2h after OPs last question, in regards to helping someone who asked for help because they searched ebay but couldn't find them. KCS your not here to truly help those who need help.. but to help line pockets.. Shame on you .. ill gotten gains .. Repent KCS Repent !
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Just because you would never use them, doesn't mean others cant and remove the links i provided... shame on you.. and if you don't like that i am here to help people.. banned me.. shame on you
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I am always worried if I swap from head bolts to head studs on an engine, it would need to be bored with a deck plate first. Else the cylinder wall will distort and the engine will pass more oil (blow by).
Has anybody actually tested the difference (bored w/ deck plate vs without one)?
Has anybody actually tested the difference (bored w/ deck plate vs without one)?
I am always worried if I swap from head bolts to head studs on an engine, it would need to be bored with a deck plate first. Else the cylinder wall will distort and the engine will pass more oil (blow by).
Has anybody actually tested the difference (bored w/ deck plate vs without one)?
Has anybody actually tested the difference (bored w/ deck plate vs without one)?
As far as if a torque plate changes the bore, that is a definite yes. Especially with aluminum blocks.
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If it's an aluminum block, stick with new head bolts. Studs will change even a stock engine enough that you'll have a good chance of having a catastrophic failure. My machine shop uses a Tq plate on every engine and they are very adamant when they ask you bolts or studs. Even with the Main caps.
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Shame on me? LMFAO. I removed the links because it's in violation of policies here on LS1tech. As a Moderator, it's kind of my responsibility to enforce those policies. It has nothing to do with whether or not I would use them. There wouldn't be a problem if you posted a link to a paying sponsor that sold those ebay studs.
You better get ready to ban a dozen of your own forum moderators, because there are a few of you that post hundred of external links regularly. Not to mention the few thousand project logs on this website where people link all of the parts they used for swaps/builds.
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FYI, I use Alper Motorsports Chinese studs (posting a name isn't against the rules) at 30 PSI on an aluminum block. Haven't pushed any water. They're basically Speedmaster studs that Summit/Jegs sell.
Bryson used them at 40 PSI on an aluminum block and ran 4.86 without pushing any water.
Take the caution of the people who haven't used them with a grain of salt.
Bryson used them at 40 PSI on an aluminum block and ran 4.86 without pushing any water.
Take the caution of the people who haven't used them with a grain of salt.