I'm putting AFR heads on my new engine as soon as they arrive and I was wondering if there was any real advantage of using studs for my application??

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Riccioli Performance Motorworks

--RPM Racing--

-Currently building first ever engine. 383 with Super Ram plenum and runners, Edelbrock lower intake, Bosch 24# injectors, either AFR or Trick Flow heads, MSD ignition.
-Will be installing Baer Brakes
-Will be installing full Spohn suspension in rear
-Art Carr 700R4 trans??


***** Flyby: (n) When you let off the throttle after beating a ***** Racer by a few car lengths and he then blows by you in an attempt to convince you he really won the race.

 

I would recommend sticking with bolts. There is nothing in your buildup that indicates a need for studs. They make swapping the heads exremely difficult, especially in a 3rd gen where there isn't clearance in the stock chassis for the heads to come straight up off the block deck far enough to clear the studs without interference. Additionally, they often prove to be more difficult to get to seal than bolts, why I don't know, but that has been my experience as well as that of many others.

Good quality new head bolts, with washers, are the best choice in your application. You definitely want the washers to keep the bolt heads from galling against the aluminum. ARP, Mr. G, Moroso, etc. as well as some of the head mfrs. can supply suitable hardware.

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ICON Motorsports

 

Cool....I've been using ARP fasteners for everything else, so I'll go with their headbolts. Thanks.

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Riccioli Performance Motorworks

--RPM Racing--

-Currently building first ever engine. 383 with Super Ram plenum and runners, Edelbrock lower intake, Bosch 24# injectors, either AFR 190 heads, MSD ignition.
-Will be installing Baer Brakes
-Will be installing full Spohn suspension in rear
-Art Carr 700R4 trans??


***** Flyby: (n) When you let off the throttle after beating a ***** Racer by a few car lengths and he then blows by you in an attempt to convince you he really won the race.