Head Studs....Hex vs. 12-Point
10-22-2002, 11:40 AM
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Head Studs....Hex vs. 12-Point I'm getting all the "toys" <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> together for my H/C swap and want to put head studs in. Which should I go with, the hex nut or 12-point nut? Is one stronger than the other? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
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10-23-2002, 08:23 AM
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Re: Head Studs....Hex vs. 12-Point Another question.
With head studs can you still remove and install the heads with the engine in the car? I assume the answer is yes but want to make sure.
George E.
With head studs can you still remove and install the heads with the engine in the car? I assume the answer is yes but want to make sure.
George E.
10-23-2002, 08:30 AM
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Re: Head Studs....Hex vs. 12-Point </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by phil97svt:
<strong>I went with 12 points torqued to 75lbs. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I have the same setup, works great!
<strong>I went with 12 points torqued to 75lbs. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I have the same setup, works great!
10-23-2002, 09:06 AM
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Re: Head Studs....Hex vs. 12-Point In general 12-point fasteners are used for high-torque applications or where access is too limited for standard hex heads. I don't see any reason why you shouldn't use them...
<small>[ October 23, 2002, 09:12 AM: Message edited by: Fulton 1 ]</small>
<small>[ October 23, 2002, 09:12 AM: Message edited by: Fulton 1 ]</small>
