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Old November 28th, 2006, 05:54 PM   #1
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Head studs Vs Head bolts


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