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Old May 28, 2007 | 03:16 PM
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Default arp headstuds or headbolts?
which one is better? or is it a preference issue?
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Studs. Youll thanks me later when you want more power!
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ok cool thanks guys. now any suggestions on headgaskets?? brands, thickness...etc. thanks again
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LOL GM MLs light coat of copper coat. TQ studs to 75. Use the ARP moly lube.
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Studs with a multi layter steel gasket.
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i was thinking about going with the cometic mls. im not sure what thickness i need tho.
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i was thinking about going with the cometic mls. im not sure what thickness i need tho.
.040 for the win
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Depends what thickness you need.
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LOL GM MLs light coat of copper coat. TQ studs to 75. Use the ARP moly lube.
ARP calls for 65, any reason to go higher?
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i guess tsp will let me know what they suggest.
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ARP calls for 65, any reason to go higher?
Extra clamping force. I did 75 on mine, that way retorquing will not be an issue.
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