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GM headbolts are on backorder WTF can i get some?

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Old 10-09-2007, 03:52 PM
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You can get them at Advance Auto ,they have them in (FelPro) the next day for $18.00 a side.
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Old 10-09-2007, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by itslow
You can do three head swaps with GM bolts for the cost of the ARP's. How often does the average person swap heads? Once, twice at most?

The additional cost doesn't justify the benefit of being able to be re-used.
What if a head gasket goes bad?

What if the gasket doesn't seal properly after you have torqued the head down already?

It could happen.
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Old 10-09-2007, 06:37 PM
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Dang, that sucks... ebay USUALLY has them, but they may have already been sold to people who are in the same boat. Anyway... I'd vote for ARP bolts, especially since you can re-use the bolts. Sucks you can't afford them.
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They will be available next week.
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Also you don't have to try to read the torque angle gauge all the way at the back with ARPs. Torque to spec and go.
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Originally Posted by TheLS1Kid
What if a head gasket goes bad?

What if the gasket doesn't seal properly after you have torqued the head down already?

It could happen.
All good points...and trust me, they're more than worth the money.

I think I've had one, if not both heads, off my car three times since putting the studs in on the first H/C swap. Not only did it save me money, but time as well. Plus, they're added insurance against improperly torqued heads.

I'd gladly spend the $230 again....
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SDPARTS= NO BOLTS

ThunderRacing= GM bolts shipped right out!

SDparts held up my complete cam/gaskets & bolt order for 2 weeks because of the bolts (they gave me the run around to)- so I cancelled the order & went with a Thunder Racing cam & everything shipped right away.
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Originally Posted by aaron653
I ordered some GM headbolts from texas-speed...they said that they are on backorder....canceled that and ordered them from gmpartsdirect and they are on backorder...screw that. Anybody know where I can get these in the next 12 days? any sponsors have them in stock?
We have plenty of OEM bolts in stock. Just give us a call.
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