Which is the best ARP head stud fixing kit?
Which is the best ARP head stud fixing kit?
Genuine ARP head stud kits are the very best available for the A-Series engine, for nine or 11-stud installations, as used on all MED engines. We consider ARP fixings an essential upgrade over the standard or budget aftermarket studs, which are prone to stretch.
How many studs do you need for a gasket?
If the studs stretch, it’s impossible to accurately torque down the cylinder head, leading to potential gasket failure. This comprehensive kit includes the main head studs, rocker pedestal studs and all washers and nuts required. It is available for either nine or 11-stud head applications.
What do you need to know about Arp fixings?
ARP fixings are an essential upgrade over standard studs, not to be confused with poor quality aftermarket replacements. Be particularly wary of imitation ARP kits online – these are the genuine article. Check the other tabs for tech info and instructions. Please see below for ARP’s fitting instructions.
Do you need a suregrip Head Stud kit?
DISCLAIMER: All Suregrip Stud Kits require drilling and threading of the engine block. This is very normal for this type of repair and we highly suggest ordering the full kit with the drilling and threading tools. We will not accept returns if you tell us the head studs won’t fit in the factory holes!
DISCLAIMER: All Suregrip Stud Kits require drilling and threading of the engine block. This is very normal for this type of repair and we highly suggest ordering the full kit with the drilling and threading tools. We will not accept returns if you tell us the head studs won’t fit in the factory holes!
Where did Sure Grip cylinder head studs come from?
After repairing about 150 Cadillacs in our shop with this method, our very first commercially available Sure Grip Cylinder Head Stud Kit was sold to a customer in Salt Lake City, Utah about 5 years ago.
What’s the worst head gasket repair in history?
Click Here The Northstar Engine has long been deemed the worst head gasket repair job in history by most mechanics and do-it-yourselfers. It’s not that the engine is that terribly hard to work on; but it’s because (until we introduced our repair method) the repairs never seemed to last.
How to order a Northstar cylinder head stud kit?
To order, select your kit below by determining the year of your Northstar powered car, and click add to cart. You can also call us direct at 888-800-9470. Leave a message if you don’t get an answer, we return calls promptly. If we don’t answer it just means we’re wrenching away on a Cadillac, or packaging stud kits.
