Are they really much better than bolts? I am gunna be running a boosted or sprayed motor(either 13.5 psi or a 200 shot) Do i really need em?

 

Basically, can factory main studs handle 13.5 PSI fine?

 

why risk it?

they are cheap insurance.

 

Because I have no money at all after you guys convinced me to splurge for the head studs!

 

Then wait a few weeks/months...

a 200shot is a 200 shot and stock mains can take it, but 13 psi can be 600whp or 1000whp depending on the size of the turbo and the motor.

If it where me building the motor i would do it. You might regret it later.

 

I have them, much better than bolts, in a high HP motor I would definitely buy them.

 

Obviously it's better...i'm just asking if there is a like....NO YOU WILL BLOW YOUR MOTOR WITH 750HP ON STOCK MAIN BOLTS situation.

 

NO YOU WILL BLOW YOUR MOTOR WITH 750HP ON STOCK MAIN BOLTS

There I said it. Go get studs. Trashing your engine because you skimped on studs will make me laugh at you. Just get 'em.

 

you could possibly

 

UGH! Now I gotta wait and order studddds, **** you guys. I am sueing all of you because you practically spend my paychecks for me.

Now I gotta wait til like next Thursday to order them or something.

 

im in the same situation except i know i gotta buy em.... now to come up with another few hundred for arp head and main studs

 

I have the head studs...I need the money for the main studs quick, damnit.

 

Are main studs a direct bolt in replacement..? I read somewhere that they aren't?

 

When ever use main studs imperative the block is align honed with them

My engine builder align hones even new LS factory blocks, all your block machine work is based off the main journal.

 

So I have no choice now, I need to run the stock mains.

 

I got main studs for my 383 build. What the hell is a few more $$$ when building a motor like this.

 

it's a few bucks I do not have! I already am down like $3,000 ahha.

 

Ive seen dozens of 9-10 second motors on stock main bolts with no issues...