wicked 98z

How many people run these studs in a STREET car? Not just a weekend warrior? Im having problems with the nuts backing out on me. And was wondering if anyone else is? I do drive my car every day. Im thinking about just putting some ARP bolts if im gonna have to retighten them all the time.

TIA
ALbert

10secondZ

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TTT I just ordered a set of studs from scogg & dickey and i would like to know this also..i have done countless sets of heads on lt1 cars and the studs always loosen up after about 2000 miles of street driving...i am tempted to cancel the order and go with arp bolts because i dont want that crap to happen to me also while street driving

Sears

I was not aware of this, I am going to have to check mine, but I have not had any problems for the past couple months.

Justin

wicked 98z

I put about 3k miles on the motor before I had to retighten them. It was only 3 nuts.

ALbert

theblur98ss

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I'm getting scared now. Is this normal with the studs? I thought they were the way to go.

LS1derfull

Guys this is not because you are running head studs. Its because head gasket settles after several heat cycles. This happens with bolts also, you need to retorque after initial install.If studs are torqued properly to 75% of their yield strength they will not loosen up. Any other problems would indicate gasket or block thread problems.

10secondZ

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i know I am scared also LOL...with my new set up I am spraying a very healthy dose of nitrous...and i dont want a loose stud with that much cylinder pressure!...screw it im going with ARP head bolt's..iv'e been waiting on my studs for over a month now anyways..when i can call jegs and have them here in 2 days...i dont wanna be driving outta town and blow a head gasket in another state or something..damn im scared now <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> oh well time to order some bolts <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> good luck to everyone else, im not trying to scare stud owners either lol sorry if i did.it's not intentional just tryin to help...later,
carter

wicked 98z

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by LS1derfull:
<strong> Guys this is not because you are running head studs. Its because head gasket settles after several heat cycles. This happens with bolts also, you need to retorque after initial install.If studs are torqued properly to 75% of their yield strength they will not loosen up. Any other problems would indicate gasket or block thread problems. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I did tighten them after several head cycles. And the heads are brand new and so was the block was decked form the machine shop. Hopefully they wont need to be retightened again. Im gonna check them in about 2.5k miles.

LS1derfull

Slowhawk has reported to me that Cometic head gaskets settle alot, are you running them?
I run studs and Fel Pro for my daily driver and theres no question they clamp better than bolts.

wicked 98z

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by LS1derfull:
<strong> Slowhawk has reported to me that Cometic head gaskets settle alot, are you running them?
I run studs and Fel Pro for my daily driver and theres no question they clamp better than bolts. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes I run cometic head gaskets.

dropped_ls1

can you pull the head off while motor is still in the car with head studs

Jason99T/A

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by dropped_ls1:
<strong> can you pull the head off while motor is still in the car with head studs </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes, I have done this twice. You have PLENTY of room.

Zeta

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by dropped_ls1:
<strong> can you pull the head off while motor is still in the car with head studs </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I have heard others say so, and with out issues.