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Old 10-22-2005, 05:26 PM
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So other than the initial cost are there any downsides to studs? Seems like it pretty much foolproofs anything going wrong...
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No, there is no downside to studs, except the initial cost
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I had ordered ARP headbolts with my head cam setup, (which I'm about to attempt as a winter project) 'cause I wanted to reduce any possible problems. After reading many threads, I ended up biting the bullet and getting the the ARP studs! This is a NICE setup!!! And seems to eliminate the common problems associated with bolts. Personally if I wasn't so **** (I don't ever really plan on pullin' the head, but alot of the guys who do have to pull their heads don't exactly plan on it ) I would have just gotten the GM tty. Go with the studs... They make ALOT of sense! just my .02
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My heads on going with ARP Studs. Why spend big money on the best parts to use stock $36 bolts?(You get what you pay for) Just my .02
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Next question: Who has the best price on them?
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Hey guys, I have an opportunity to buy a used set or ARP 12pt studs(which will be pulled out for a motor swap to an LS2, so he needs the other set to fit that engine) for $175 shipped. Is it fine to buy these used? Or would you not recommend it? opinions?
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spend another $45 and get new ones!
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Where can I get them for $220 shipped??



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