Why are head bolts so expensive?
The high cost of the studs are mainly mark up. The material cost is a bit higher than your stainless steel’s maybe on par with Ti. The same tooling is used to cut Ti, SS, Alum., or any metal. The machine time is longer for Inconel because you have to run it at alot lower surface footage than other materials mentioned.
How to order a Northstar cylinder head stud kit?
To order, select your kit below by determining the year of your Northstar powered car, and click add to cart. You can also call us direct at 888-800-9470. Leave a message if you don’t get an answer, we return calls promptly. If we don’t answer it just means we’re wrenching away on a Cadillac, or packaging stud kits.
What kind of bolts are used for cylinder heads?
OEM style cylinder head bolts and performance type ARP brand bolts / studs and fasteners We also have engine hardware including a wide range of items including camshaft thrust plates, dowel pins ,freeze /core plugs, main bolts and stainless steel kits
Where did Sure Grip cylinder head studs come from?
After repairing about 150 Cadillacs in our shop with this method, our very first commercially available Sure Grip Cylinder Head Stud Kit was sold to a customer in Salt Lake City, Utah about 5 years ago.
Do you need a suregrip Head Stud kit?
DISCLAIMER: All Suregrip Stud Kits require drilling and threading of the engine block. This is very normal for this type of repair and we highly suggest ordering the full kit with the drilling and threading tools. We will not accept returns if you tell us the head studs won’t fit in the factory holes!
To order, select your kit below by determining the year of your Northstar powered car, and click add to cart. You can also call us direct at 888-800-9470. Leave a message if you don’t get an answer, we return calls promptly. If we don’t answer it just means we’re wrenching away on a Cadillac, or packaging stud kits.
Do you need head bolts or head studs?
Oh and don’t forget they are multi use whereas the head bolts are one time use tty. I only turn about 500hp and 1k ft lb tq but it is well contained. Perfect! This is a must have when ever doing head work, or rebuilding a motor!
Why do I need head studs on my Duramax?
It gives you a piece of mind. When engine heads overheat or when a lot of pressure is created inside the cylinder. Heads might warp or break or head bolts stretch. Everything turned out great and the head studs give not only peace of I did the head gaskets on my duramax due to an external coolant leak.
Are there any SBC head studs left in stock?
Only 3 left in stock – order soon. . Only 2 left in stock – order soon. . . Only 1 left in stock – order soon. . Only 1 left in stock – order soon. . . Only 3 left in stock (more on the way).