ARP Head studs...do they come with everything that I need to do the job?

[4gfun]

I have never installed ARP head studs before and I'd like to know a few things:

1) Do the studs include EVERYTHING that I need to install them or will I be running around town trying to find other stuff like Moly Lube that I see mentioned in posts...(whatever that is)?

2) Where have you all found the best price on them shipped?

Thanks

 

[BogusSVO]

If they are NIB, from a vendor, then yes everything you need will be in the box.

10 studs
10 washers
10 nuts

1pkg of moly lube

You will need to make a thread chaser from one of the old head bolts.

1 can of brake clean

compressed air with a thin tip blower nossle

 

[WES_393]

The studs should come with studs, nuts, washers, and a packet of ARP brand Moly lube. Minus the tools you need to install them, they should come with everything you need.

edit- Bogus is on top of it.

 

[4gfun]

Thank you for clarifying!

If they are NIB, from a vendor, then yes everything you need will be in the box.

10 studs
10 washers
10 nuts

1pkg of moly lube

You will need to make a thread chaser from one of the old head bolts.

1 can of brake clean

compressed air with a thin tip blower nossle

 

[4gfun]

Haha well so are you....sometimes can't even finish a post before a second person comes in.

I love that.

The studs should come with studs, nuts, washers, and a packet of ARP brand Moly lube. Minus the tools you need to install them, they should come with everything you need.

edit- Bogus is on top of it.

 

[DAO 1950]

Probably want to keep in mind that the nuts will require a 12pt deep well socket. For a 6 bolt engine you need a 14mm but I'm not sure if the 7 bolt uses the same socket or not.

 

[4gfun]

Luckily I bought a set of deep sockets at HF yesterday that go right through 14mm...although 3/8' drive. I have an adapter ready though.

Probably want to keep in mind that the nuts will require a 12pt deep well socket. For a 6 bolt engine you need a 14mm but I'm not sure if the 7 bolt uses the same socket or not.

 

[josh408]

Don't forget to torque them to 100 foot pounds. And the sequence order...and the 7 bolts take a 12mm 12 point socket. But don't just jump to 100 ft pounds. You got to do a low torque first like 40 then 70 then 100 or something.

 

[SrKegler]

Another trick is to place the washers in the head before you put the head on. The center ones don't want to slide past the valve springs.

 

[ErikTande]

Are you pulling your head off or just doing the one by one replace method?

 

[4gfun]

Thanks both of you, also what do you mean by the "one by one replacement method"?

Is that doable? Thoughts?

Thanks

 

[estoyaqui30]

One by one replacement is to removing one old one and then put in one new one and so on until you done them all. just doing it one at a time so that you don't release the pressure on the head gasket. However, I believe that it should be done in the same order that you would follow for the torquing sequence.

 

[4gfun]

I see, so it looks like it can be done. Thanks

One by one replacement is to removing one old one and then put in one new one and so on until you done them all. just doing it one at a time so that you don't release the pressure on the head gasket. However, I believe that it should be done in the same order that you would follow for the torquing sequence.

 

[dot45]

I would also recommend purchasing a new valve cover gasket and the injector hole seals as well. Just put new back in, less chance of an oil leak because of old bad rubber.

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[2slow4now]

A small tube of rtv is nice to have as well to help hold the half circle in and the VC gasket. Also make sure not to over tighten the VC bolts when putting it back together. I always lightly tighten them all finger tight with just the socket and extension then continue pulling it down just a half turn or so each bolt similar to the head torque pattern. Don't remember the torque but you can get it probably with just the socket and your hand if you tried.

 

[4gfun]

I am pretty good when it comes to the valve cover so I should be ok.

Thanks for the tips.

I will probably go EVO metal half moon like I did on the GVR4.

 

[ErikTande]

Let us know how it goes!

 

[4gfun]

Measured my stock head bolts..they are well under the stretch limit. I will probably just use those.

Let us know how it goes!

 

[Kyogie12]

Best pricing I found was on Extreme Psi. On my last build I ended up buying over 800 bucks worth of parts from them and they never let me down. Fast shipping, great customer service. Always worth checking Amazon as well as sometimes there will be a slightly lower price.

Well worth the money for the product though! My roommate just put in a 3s-GE Beams engine in his 6th gen celica and I finally convinced him during the build to put in ARP studs. He's never looked back since.

 

[4gfun]

Bingo on Amazon. I always end up splitting my orders between Extreme PSI/JNZ Tuning/STM Motorsports/JAT Motorsports and Amazon. Amazon is my favorite with free super saver shipping and usually has better prices than most.

Best pricing I found was on Extreme Psi. On my last build I ended up buying over 800 bucks worth of parts from them and they never let me down. Fast shipping, great customer service. Always worth checking Amazon as well as sometimes there will be a slightly lower price.

Well worth the money for the product though! My roommate just put in a 3s-GE Beams engine in his 6th gen celica and I finally convinced him during the build to put in ARP studs. He's never looked back since.

 

[Roderick850]

i just bought some head bolts and yes they do come with everything you need.