Starting a new build...
Curious as to what everyone is using...
T2Y?...ARP bolts?...ARP studs?...
Did a search...lots of threads...lots of opinions...
thought I'd just do a poll instead...
Thanks!

 

I say studs, I didn't vote because as long as its a stud your golden. 12pt v. hex all comes down to how often you plan to pull the heads.

 

ARP bolts here.

 

ARP Head Studs with Hex Nuts here. Not that I even plan on pulling the heads, but cleaning out the bolts holes sucked. The clamping force is a little higher with the studs too.

 

I used ARP bolts just because I thought it would be a little tight doing the studs in the car. I know others have done it without a problem.

 

I didnt think having 12pt or 6pt mattered as far as clamping force, I think that is just personal choice.
but I vote studs

 

surprising results so far...only 12 votes however...
ARP bolts leading the poll...

 

ARP all the way. but depending on engine combo and horsepower output, that's when decision would be made to use bolts or studs.

 

thanks for the votes guys/gals...
how many of you voting ARP bolts are running FI?

 

what are you're plans just a head and can swap or F/I?
if your going na stock is fine.

 

Studs are leading. 6 or 12 point, still studs.

 

I am currently FI...
I am building a forged LS1 to replace the stock 5.3L and keep the ProCharger set-up as well...

 

12 point ARP head studs here ,No bolt holes to clean out. a paint in the ***.

 

LOL...you are correct sir!
stud votes are double the bolt votes...

 

I'll be running the studs, probably the 625 material. My engine is in as many pieces as it could be right now. I always thought 6 vs 12 point was preference. What's the advantage to one making them easier to remove than the other? Is it just the greater contact area using a 12 point socket on a 12 point nut?

 

12-point spreads the force placed on the nut more than a 6-point. You are less likely to break something(probably the socket before an ARP nut).

Plus 12-points are prettier