stock main bolts question (pics)
Staging Lane
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I've used the set that came in the engine to measure clearances and then toss those and put in new with GM EOS lube on the threads. Can't beat it. The clamp load of the two studs new v.s. a previously used bolt is marginal at best.
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From: Houston
There may be dicrepancies as to whether or not the bolts and studs can be reused. However, I think it's unanimous that if an engine is line honed to have it done with the bolts or studs. Make your decision prior to the line hone and don't decide to upgrade to studs after the line hone is done without having it line honed again. Most machinists would agree with that. The studs put a different load bearing on the caps than the bolts do.
You can get Fel-Pro stock head bolts at Advance Auto for 50.00 for both heads. Just trying to help. But if your planning to remove the heads in the future you need to go with ARP because you can reuse them over and over. ARP bolts will be the last set of head bolts youll ever buy.
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