Pretty much what the title says. Anyone replace tty head or rod bolts with grade 8 or higher metric bolts??
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CAN they be? Sure. Would I do it? No. This is an instance in which they are that way for a good reason. Take the care and time to find the proper hardware and do it right.paint sucks -
I dont see spending 8$ a bolt on tty if i can use a standard bolt. Stretching a bolt with a dial gauge doesnt seem as consistant as torquing it. Maybe its just my background in engine building.Comment
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I mean or you could also try drywall screws.
Go buy a honda.
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Well then ill spend 40 dollars a rod and stud them... this is just stupid. Im not gonna spend 8$ a bolt just to throw them away in 12 months when the motor comes back apart.Comment
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A whole stock headbolt set is less than 30 bucks, quitcherbitchin', or upgrade to ARP studs or something and spend 10x the price of a head bolt kit.
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Hmm, I'd go with stock if you're not boosted. It's less money than a tank of gas.Last edited by Justin B; 12-19-2011, 11:10 PM.Comment
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I am boosted and it isnt a street car. I tear the motor down at the end off the season to look things over and replace gaskets and bearings if need be. Sounds like studs are going to be worth it in the long run...Comment
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gasket failure caused by inferior OEM head-bolt stretch.
This is the #1 cause of premature head gasket failure, especially on boosted or high output engines. Right from arp's site!
Vac sells arp rod bolts for 16$ ea.... that pays for its self after one rebuild...Comment
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invest in arp hardware. they can be re used several times and they are proven
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I agree then, I'd upgrade to the ARP stuff especially with your application.Comment
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