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supramacist · 04-18-2007, 07:32 PM

Alright there is a big debate going on with ARP absolutely being an urban myth.

I personally feel like I want to get as close to bullet proof as I possibley can. You also have to take your driving style into account.

I could have bought brand new toyota oem head bolts and didn't because I want the security of a studded engine. The 350 dollar mhg and the 100 dollar arp's do not mean I will never blow another head gasket. But I think I have decided to torque my studs down to 80 lbs.

I wouldn't want to risk that with new oem head bolts. The threads will strip sooner or later.

I payed 2k,700 bucks for my ride. I put 3k.500 miles on it and it has been parked every sinse. In the last 2 weeks alone I have dumped 3k into parts for this car and still haven't gotten to the brakes.

So I feel your plight. I say why risk it by not going ARP studs or bolts.

Just my opinion and there's a reason it's free.

04-18-2007, 07:32 PM	#7
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	Alright there is a big debate going on with ARP absolutely being an urban myth. I personally feel like I want to get as close to bullet proof as I possibley can. You also have to take your driving style into account. I could have bought brand new toyota oem head bolts and didn't because I want the security of a studded engine. The 350 dollar mhg and the 100 dollar arp's do not mean I will never blow another head gasket. But I think I have decided to torque my studs down to 80 lbs. I wouldn't want to risk that with new oem head bolts. The threads will strip sooner or later. I payed 2k,700 bucks for my ride. I put 3k.500 miles on it and it has been parked every sinse. In the last 2 weeks alone I have dumped 3k into parts for this car and still haven't gotten to the brakes. So I feel your plight. I say why risk it by not going ARP studs or bolts. Just my opinion and there's a reason it's free.