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Dec 22, 2005 | 01:59 PM

2sigmans

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ARP's or stock bolts

Going to put some 243 heads on my 2000 A4 vette, and was curious about head bolts. It will be N/A only with no spray with 64cc chambers. Should I go with ARP's or stock GM bolts. I will not being pulling the heads for quite awhile I hope. Let me know what you think.

Dec 22, 2005 | 02:14 PM

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Being you don't plan on pulling the heads again I'd say stick with GM's. You can buy quite a few GM bolt sets before you equal the cost of ARP's.

Dec 22, 2005 | 02:26 PM

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I'd say get the ARP's so you don't have to upgrade again. While you're in there, might as well put the better part in. You can use them again and again, but GM's are TTY.

Dec 22, 2005 | 02:50 PM

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plus you always run the risk of breaking GM bolts. haven't heard of too many ARP bolts breaking unless you don't follow instructions.

Dec 22, 2005 | 03:30 PM

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I am doing the same thing, and went with the ARP studs (12 point). I think part of the upgrade is better parts all around. I also went with better lifters as well. I like only doing things once, and when I do, putting in the best parts.

Dec 22, 2005 | 04:31 PM

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Thanks guys, I guess ARP's are the way to go. A little more expensive, but I guess it's worth it in the long run.

Dec 22, 2005 | 04:34 PM

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jw.. which are the best arp bolts.. i saw like 3 different ones for my heads... i think i will be doing the arp's tho if u can reuse them and they dont strip as easy ect..

i also spray.. so i imagine they help there

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Dec 22, 2005 | 06:29 PM

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ARP's. Once you get the holes cleaned out then there is never a question about the holding force. I remember when I did some reasearch that there were quite a few reports of water leaks and such from the improper use of GM bolts. It's hard the really get the threads in the block clean and if you dont get the holes dry then coolant or debris in the hole will mess up the installation. The ARP's were so easy, and you will feel so much more confident with them.