Arp Head Stud Question

[Simon-S14]

i know your suppose to put all the studs in first before putting the head on but i cannot fit the rear two studs and still fit the head over the top. simply niot enough firewall clearance. So my question is can i leave them out, put the head on and then feed them thro and do them up with an allan key hand tight and then put the washer/nut on? i cant see it being an issue but just want to be 100% sure.

otherwise i gotta get creative with fitting the head....

[sheepus]

it shouldnt matter, as long as u tighen the studs with an allen key, not overly tight but nip them up

[PM-R33]

Yeah don't see it being a problem.

[Simon-S14]

ive never understood the idea of preinstalling the studs anyway.... whys the purpose? most motors have locator dowels to position the head and you just drop the bolts down.. any reason why u cant do the same with studs and allen key them up?

[blue_vl_t]

no, go for it, but as said, justnip them up firm, dont tighten the studs into the head, of interest, are you going to be running standard tourque settings or higher??

[Simon-S14]

ARP recommend 80 foot pounds in 3 stages.

whats everyone elses thoughts?

[PM-R33]

I just ran their recommendation.