I am using a ARP Main stud kit on my LS2 6.0 Aluminum block with 11k what is the chances of damaging the crank if i dont line hone the block and just install the stud and go on with my business ? what could happen if i dont line hone ? cause i have no clue i even had to do that with my block, i just recentally got the block machined , Accually the cylenders were honed so that i could use my 4.005 bore pistons .. so whats the chances the machine shop line honed the block when they did all that honing work ?

 

Dont even attempt it, go the the mains machined so it work the way it should.

 

If you did not pay to have mains honed, they did not do it. Sounds like Brad has had some bad experiences with using studs. Mine have all been good, I have never had to have the mains honed on 5 motor builds.

 

When using ARP main studs, you ALWAYS want to line hone the mains WITH the studs in place. If not, your playing russian roulette...

 

At least check the clearances