what are good head bolts
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what are good head bolts
i am almost ready to do head work but with the boost preasure and re-working the head, what are the best head bolts or studs that should be used?
where could i purchase them?
thanks guys
where could i purchase them?
thanks guys
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The BETA head requires a custom set; I have the specifications at the office but I'm not there today (physically) There are eight 10mm studs and then two 12mm studs; unfortunately the 12mm studs must be 100% custom manufactured to like 6.8725 inches in length with a 1.25 thread pitch.
Without those two 12mm studs, my entire gammut of bolts (ten main cap studs, eight 10mm studs, all the washers and nuts to fit) was about $150. With the inclusion of those two 12mm studs, the price jumped to $225. Yes, better than seventy dollars on just TWO studs.
Unless you plan on making more than 300 wheel horsepower (at least a $6,000 project) you can likely skip that step.
Without those two 12mm studs, my entire gammut of bolts (ten main cap studs, eight 10mm studs, all the washers and nuts to fit) was about $150. With the inclusion of those two 12mm studs, the price jumped to $225. Yes, better than seventy dollars on just TWO studs.
Unless you plan on making more than 300 wheel horsepower (at least a $6,000 project) you can likely skip that step.