tell me its a bhg

supramacist · 07-02-2008, 09:14 PM

Order the ARP product manuals and research them.
Even they say the studs have better grip because the studs don't turn..., only the nut where as the entire bolt turns.

ddmcse · 07-03-2008, 01:51 AM

studs are more work

it's hard enough to lower the head onto the 2 register pins w/o scratching it a little

F that your supra is an N/A and you won't be boosting it .you got it right go for it and torque it right

you're going to have the head checked for flat ? or you going to check that yourself ?

supramacist · 07-03-2008, 04:04 AM

Studs are just so damn pretty.

Grip was my word. I was trying to say what ben said.
Without actually saying it. Or thinking it rather.

ARP also states the 70lbs is the torque spec.

sd88supra · 07-03-2008, 06:40 AM

I'm contemplating taking it to a mechanic friend (he lives kinda far though), because at least he'll torque it to 75 ftlbs or 101 nm (why doesn't anyone get the units right?), and hes changed countless headgaskets, so he'll do the proper machining. I, on the other hand have never done more than tune ups so I don't know if I'll end up doing it myself.

Do I really need a metal gasket? My car's an N/A. I was under the impression that an oem with ARP studs was the way to go. But it seems that even the oem bolts (new of course) will work well with an N/A if torqued properly.

CyFi6 · 07-03-2008, 09:20 AM

You dont even need new oem bolts if yours are fine. They are not considered a replacement part, in this engine at least.

abhattan · 07-03-2008, 12:32 PM

Did you even check your cooling system components? Like maybe the radiator cap or the overflow hose is not loose? Many times, if the cap is bad, it will give you similar symptoms. They are only $12. Get a new one and reburp the system. IF that doesn't work, then start crying.

sd88supra · 07-05-2008, 08:54 PM

I burped the system several time AFTER getting a new cap. I checked all the hoses, and they're fine. The system spits coolant out of the overflow. So yes, I started crying

Btw, what will I need as far as tools? I have a basic mechanic's tool set but I know I'll need a torque wrench that I dont have.

07-03-2008, 01:51 AM	#2
ddmcse 500whp yet? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT U.S.A. Posts: 966	studs are more work it's hard enough to lower the head onto the 2 register pins w/o scratching it a little F that your supra is an N/A and you won't be boosting it .you got it right go for it and torque it right you're going to have the head checked for flat ? or you going to check that yourself ? __________________ 300+ RW HP Dyno run, jdm,mod turbo,3"exh,electfan,greddyboost Blown HeadGasket info My Supra KiXGaS

07-03-2008, 06:40 AM	#4
sd88supra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 190	I'm contemplating taking it to a mechanic friend (he lives kinda far though), because at least he'll torque it to 75 ftlbs or 101 nm (why doesn't anyone get the units right?), and hes changed countless headgaskets, so he'll do the proper machining. I, on the other hand have never done more than tune ups so I don't know if I'll end up doing it myself. Do I really need a metal gasket? My car's an N/A. I was under the impression that an oem with ARP studs was the way to go. But it seems that even the oem bolts (new of course) will work well with an N/A if torqued properly. __________________ -1987 5 spd N/A with TEMS: low miles! All stock with the exception of electric fans and an '89 front bumper, Yokohama 225/50/16 with stock rims. It's a mess and in the garage. -1987 5 spd Turbo with TEMS: miss-matched tires, needs lots of work, but it runs! Project car. -1988 N/A auto targa: all stock except 18" rims with Falken 265/35/18 in rear and 225/35/18 in front; daily driver.

07-03-2008, 12:32 PM	#6
abhattan 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brentwood, New York Posts: 162	Did you even check your cooling system components? Like maybe the radiator cap or the overflow hose is not loose? Many times, if the cap is bad, it will give you similar symptoms. They are only $12. Get a new one and reburp the system. IF that doesn't work, then start crying. __________________ '91 Turbo Targa 5 Spd. '87 Corolla GT-S 5 Spd '91 Accord Daily Driver 5 Spd Soon to be rebuilt (All to some extent)

07-05-2008, 08:54 PM	#7
sd88supra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 190	I burped the system several time AFTER getting a new cap. I checked all the hoses, and they're fine. The system spits coolant out of the overflow. So yes, I started crying Btw, what will I need as far as tools? I have a basic mechanic's tool set but I know I'll need a torque wrench that I dont have. __________________ -1987 5 spd N/A with TEMS: low miles! All stock with the exception of electric fans and an '89 front bumper, Yokohama 225/50/16 with stock rims. It's a mess and in the garage. -1987 5 spd Turbo with TEMS: miss-matched tires, needs lots of work, but it runs! Project car. -1988 N/A auto targa: all stock except 18" rims with Falken 265/35/18 in rear and 225/35/18 in front; daily driver.

07-02-2008, 09:14 PM	#1
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	Order the ARP product manuals and research them. Even they say the studs have better grip because the studs don't turn..., only the nut where as the entire bolt turns.

07-03-2008, 04:04 AM	#3
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	Studs are just so damn pretty. Grip was my word. I was trying to say what ben said. Without actually saying it. Or thinking it rather. ARP also states the 70lbs is the torque spec.

07-03-2008, 09:20 AM	#5
CyFi6 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SLO Posts: 234	You dont even need new oem bolts if yours are fine. They are not considered a replacement part, in this engine at least.