Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: Head studs

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    LOVES PARK IL
    Posts
    406

    Head studs

    At what power/boost level would you need to use head studs and can you still install/remove the heads in the car with head studs installed in the block?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    4 miles from insanity and 2ft from broke!
    Posts
    9,559
    ive used head studs on all my motors, more for convience, and consistent torque values, yes you can remove your heads from the block in the car

    i would guess head studs for our engines are a bit pricey
    04 MERCURY MARAUDER build date:02/11/04
    ITS ALIVE !!!!!!!!

    STAY TUNED!!!!!!!!!!

    **WHIPPLE 4.0L CRUSHER!**0000 (FOR NOW) RWHP

    VISIT MY GARAGE FOR A FULL LIST OF MODS

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jan 2003
    Location
    Near Knoxville TN
    Age
    67
    Posts
    10,717
    Head bolts are TTY, non-reuseable. Studs are reuseable. Studs are slightly more expensive than new bolts but they're stronger and permanent.

    Heads would be a PITA to get off in the car, you would have to remove the studs from the block with the head in place. But heads are a PITA to get off in the car anyway, I wouldn't do it with or without studs, I would just pull the engine out.
    Thanks to Darrin @ BC Automotive:
    $1800 and it was worse than when he started!

    Brian (FordNut) FPG # 1458 of 7838
    03 MM 300A (Lotsa mods, 130k mi) was 303rwhp/318rwtq N/A
    then 476/410 D1SC ProCharged on stock block
    then 660/555 D1SC PC on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
    then 365/369 N/A on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
    Now 751/617 3.4L Whipple on 5.3 Boss5.0 iron big bore stroker

    03 MM 300B Silver (Mostly stock, originally wife's car, 370k mi) FPG # 7053 of 7838 or 49 of 417 SB
    03 MM 300B Silver, Stock, wife's next one, 136k mi FPG # 7134 of 7838 or 89 of 417 SB
    04 MM Silver, Stock, on standby 85k mi, FPG # 1212 of 3214 or 432 of 997 SB
    01 F150 longbed
    01 F150 shortbed
    00 F150 4x4 stepside
    01 F150 4x4 7700
    68 Stang FB (70 351C 4V, 4 wheel discs, project car)

    Mods listed here (some items not current): FordNut's Mods

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Location
    townsend DE
    Age
    34
    Posts
    12,474
    Quote Originally Posted by FordNut View Post
    Head bolts are TTY, non-reuseable. Studs are reuseable. Studs are slightly more expensive than new bolts but they're stronger and permanent.

    Heads would be a PITA to get off in the car, you would have to remove the studs from the block with the head in place. But heads are a PITA to get off in the car anyway, I wouldn't do it with or without studs, I would just pull the engine out.
    spot on. if you are building a motor, get studs
    2010 fusion se


Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Wanted To Buy Need bolts/studs/gaskets, etc.
    By RacerX in forum Marauder Parts/Misc. Wanted
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 07-09-2010, 11:35 AM
  2. Moser axles: Loose studs
    By frdwrnch in forum Shop Talk
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 01-05-2010, 11:13 AM
  3. Thinking of buying some studs.
    By Aren Jay in forum Tires & Wheels
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 12-28-2008, 08:02 AM
  4. Where to buy tire studs??
    By pantheroc in forum Buckeye Marauders
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 01-15-2006, 09:27 AM
  5. ARP head studs for FE's ????
    By Thomas C Potter in forum The Classic Lounge
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 01-01-2006, 01:14 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •