Head studs Vs Head bolts

turbong · November 28th, 2006, 05:54 PM

What am i gaining by using head studs over the head bolts? Does it really matter?

TurboLX · November 28th, 2006, 08:43 PM

well it depends headstuds are more of self locking bolts so you dont have to keep tightening them but head bolts tend to come loose after awhile

Darrell · November 29th, 2006, 04:28 PM

Studs make disassembly and reassembly alot easier. Studs also have better and more equal clamping force because they are not twisted when you tighten them.

November 28th, 2006, 05:54 PM	#1
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November 28th, 2006, 08:43 PM	#2
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1990 Mustang LX Turbo 8.67@165.91 mph Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hidden In NY Posts: 8,489	well it depends headstuds are more of self locking bolts so you dont have to keep tightening them but head bolts tend to come loose after awhile __________________ Wiring Diagrams, TSB's, OBD Service Codes and Engine Diagrams Available. PM For Info Myspace *Small Block Posse*

November 29th, 2006, 04:28 PM	#3
Darrell MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 6,579	Studs make disassembly and reassembly alot easier. Studs also have better and more equal clamping force because they are not twisted when you tighten them. __________________ Racing in memory of Dave Bandt 11/19/69 - 3/23/08 "he's traded his wheels for wings" Professor of Natural Aspiration Thanks to: Artie at Trick Flow, Dave at Team Z Motorsports, Brian at Total Engine Airflow and Harold at Furo Racecraft

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