ARP Studs or Bolts ??

Bullz_EyE · 10-18-2005, 05:19 PM

I was looking for an HKS replacement headgasket on suprastore.com and was also browsing for ARP Head Studs. There are both Head Studs and Head Bolts. I was also looking at a helpful resource on BHG repair and it seems as though he only uses the ARP Head Bolts.

I was wondering which application would I use? Do I use both? What's the deal?

joel w · 10-18-2005, 05:39 PM

they say studs are better because they apply just downforce and not a rotational force to the stud or head, when torqing for better clamp down force? im sure ARP or someone here can explain it better than me though...

ddmcse · 10-18-2005, 11:43 PM

studs are the way to go

rnoswal · 10-19-2005, 01:50 PM

Is there any clearance problems at the rear of the head and the firewall with studs? When you pull the head off and put it back on I mean. Just curious.

Russ

ddmcse · 10-19-2005, 01:57 PM

i bet there is !
i used bolts last time ..
and if i were to do it again i'd go for studs

always thinking Russ

SupraMan1784 · 10-19-2005, 03:34 PM

i used the arp bolts for my head when i used to own the 7m...i dint have it for long so im not sure...i ahve teh bolts on my 1jz right now and theyre pretty good...apparently studs seems to be popular for the 7m...

suprra_girl · 10-20-2005, 09:39 AM

studs are where it's at

rnoswal · 10-21-2005, 01:11 AM

Sigh.................^...........

,

.

Russ

Bullz_EyE · 10-26-2005, 02:51 AM

The price difference between the two is insignificant, with the studs being only $10-$15 more. As far as installation goes, how do they differ? Are there special tools required to install studs? What are the main differences between the two (other than torque settings)?

I'm leaning more towards bolts, because I'm thinking they're gonna be easier to install.

SupraMan1784 · 10-26-2005, 12:40 PM

bolts are easier to install...but honestly...since i have installed both, id say studs are teh way to go since they would be a little more reliable...but it really doesnt matter...if you do it right...the installation that is...everything should come out ok...hopefully

10-18-2005, 05:19 PM	#1
Bullz_EyE 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 238	ARP Studs or Bolts ?? I was looking for an HKS replacement headgasket on suprastore.com and was also browsing for ARP Head Studs. There are both Head Studs and Head Bolts. I was also looking at a helpful resource on BHG repair and it seems as though he only uses the ARP Head Bolts. I was wondering which application would I use? Do I use both? What's the deal?

10-18-2005, 11:43 PM	#3
ddmcse 500whp yet? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT U.S.A. Posts: 966	studs are the way to go __________________ 300+ RW HP Dyno run, jdm,mod turbo,3"exh,electfan,greddyboost Blown HeadGasket info My Supra KiXGaS

10-19-2005, 01:57 PM	#5
ddmcse 500whp yet? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT U.S.A. Posts: 966	i bet there is ! i used bolts last time .. and if i were to do it again i'd go for studs always thinking Russ __________________ 300+ RW HP Dyno run, jdm,mod turbo,3"exh,electfan,greddyboost Blown HeadGasket info My Supra KiXGaS

10-19-2005, 03:34 PM	#6
SupraMan1784 SP58GT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dirty Jerz Posts: 691	i used the arp bolts for my head when i used to own the 7m...i dint have it for long so im not sure...i ahve teh bolts on my 1jz right now and theyre pretty good...apparently studs seems to be popular for the 7m... __________________ Now: Saving for an MKIV Broken Rides: (Sold) 91 supra turbo 5speed with a 1jzgte motor 421whp 400(399) ft*lbs of torque on tap @ 15 psi "Always outnumbered, never outgunned."

10-20-2005, 09:39 AM	#7
suprra_girl 7M POWAH! ;) Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,312	studs are where it's at __________________ Please use the forum to ask your questions as they will get replied to much faster than pming me Pics of my build. "Good girls are just bad girls that don't get caught" Do a diagnostic first!

10-18-2005, 05:39 PM	#2
joel w Lexus & 550's Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In the shadows Posts: 506	they say studs are better because they apply just downforce and not a rotational force to the stud or head, when torqing for better clamp down force? im sure ARP or someone here can explain it better than me though...

10-19-2005, 01:50 PM	#4
rnoswal Lexus & 550's Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bossier City LA Posts: 556	Is there any clearance problems at the rear of the head and the firewall with studs? When you pull the head off and put it back on I mean. Just curious. Russ

10-21-2005, 01:11 AM	#8
rnoswal Lexus & 550's Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bossier City LA Posts: 556	Sigh.................^........... , . Russ

10-26-2005, 02:51 AM	#9
Bullz_EyE 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 238	The price difference between the two is insignificant, with the studs being only $10-$15 more. As far as installation goes, how do they differ? Are there special tools required to install studs? What are the main differences between the two (other than torque settings)? I'm leaning more towards bolts, because I'm thinking they're gonna be easier to install.

10-26-2005, 12:40 PM	#10
SupraMan1784 SP58GT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dirty Jerz Posts: 691	bolts are easier to install...but honestly...since i have installed both, id say studs are teh way to go since they would be a little more reliable...but it really doesnt matter...if you do it right...the installation that is...everything should come out ok...hopefully __________________ Now: Saving for an MKIV Broken Rides: (Sold) 91 supra turbo 5speed with a 1jzgte motor 421whp 400(399) ft*lbs of torque on tap @ 15 psi "Always outnumbered, never outgunned."

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