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11-03-2009, 12:19 PM
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LS motor - head bolts/studs
So while my heads are off I was thinking about upgrading to either ARP head studs or ARP head bolts......just seemed like the good thing to do based upon old Gen 1 engines.
Anyone know whether these LS motors benefit from this up grade like a Gen 1 motor? Is it's a worthwhile upgrade to do either studs or bolts here?
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69 RS LS7, T56 - DSE, Currie, ATS, McLeod, Vintage Air, Wilwood In Paint Jail as of 11/6/07, Possible Parole .....'soon' they tell me. 
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11-03-2009, 02:02 PM
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High HP applications the studs are a big help. Moderate buids I have used ARP bolts not only because they are stronger but you can reuse them. GM bolts are torque once and throw away.
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66' Cutlass convertible 65K mile Resto-mod touring project 5-speed / SC&C Stage II+/ C6/LS1 brakes in the works Richard If only the damn trees weren't so addicted to that poisonous gas Carbon Dioxide.
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#3
11-03-2009, 07:24 PM
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x2 the stock stuff is fine for a lot of builds but the bolts aren't reusable. A set of ARP bolts is not expensive really and it will be good insurance. ARP rod bolts are a good choice as well.
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Trey Addicted to the drug Cheerios since 1980. Seriously. I have like 15 boxes in my cabinet. What?! Kroger had a kicking sale and I'm not only an addict but good with my money. 1979 WS6 Trans Am mildly modded 403/auto 1996 WS6 Formula 1 of 27 in silver with an M6
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11-04-2009, 08:55 AM
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Hmmm. I was thinking about the possibility of nitrous on this motor.
Would that warrant studs over bolts?
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69 RS LS7, T56 - DSE, Currie, ATS, McLeod, Vintage Air, Wilwood In Paint Jail as of 11/6/07, Possible Parole .....'soon' they tell me.
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#5
11-04-2009, 09:31 AM
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I would not run studs unless you need studs. IMO a little juice is not going to make a difference. A real big shot or a FI application I would do studs.
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66' Cutlass convertible 65K mile Resto-mod touring project 5-speed / SC&C Stage II+/ C6/LS1 brakes in the works Richard If only the damn trees weren't so addicted to that poisonous gas Carbon Dioxide.
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#6
11-04-2009, 05:44 PM
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The drawback to studs (in case you didn't already know) is that if you need to pull a head with the engine in the car you'll have a lot more work to do, and may not be able to do it. Other than that I don't think there's a down side.
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11-05-2009, 03:07 PM
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If it were me, I would stud it and use MLS head gaskets if it were gonna see much nitrous...
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 GM EFI Tuner 1980 Camaro pro-touring project (soon to get LSX power) 2002 Trans Am mid 9's on pump gas and drag radials - sold 1972 Camaro resto-mod - sold
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11-06-2009, 12:03 PM
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SumB!tch!
I just called ARP "Tech Support" and they said that they don't have anything listed for the LS7. I would have sworn I read somewhere in a different post/thread...site,...that they were. The tech said the listed bolts for the LS1/LS6.......just no mention of any other LS motor. Also, they have a head stud kit listed as "Gen 3 LSx". Not feeling real confident on that info from them and they couldn't say either would work on the LS7 either. Anyone know?
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69 RS LS7, T56 - DSE, Currie, ATS, McLeod, Vintage Air, Wilwood In Paint Jail as of 11/6/07, Possible Parole .....'soon' they tell me.
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11-06-2009, 12:15 PM
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Found this searching google: http://www.hinsonsupercars.com/p-482...-bolt-kit.aspx
Are you looking for studs or bolts? I ran ARP bolt kit on my LS1.
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1969 CAMARO RS  2002 LS1-T56 Dyno results: 452 rwhp, 425 rwtq Project pics of my '69 Lateral-G Feature Page Camaro Performers Magazine Feature
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11-06-2009, 12:52 PM
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Your Google-Fu is strong Rybar.
Thanks!
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69 RS LS7, T56 - DSE, Currie, ATS, McLeod, Vintage Air, Wilwood In Paint Jail as of 11/6/07, Possible Parole .....'soon' they tell me.
Last edited by BA.; 11-06-2009 at 01:08 PM..
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11-06-2009, 01:07 PM
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I see they sell a stud kit too. That's what I'll go with.
Better safe than sorry with a blown engine, I'll just have to deal with any future potential head removal issues. The price of entry. Makes me feel safer for a good nitrous shot anyway.... Thanks for everyone's help and input! When you feel the ground shake, that'll be me firing up my new motor.  
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69 RS LS7, T56 - DSE, Currie, ATS, McLeod, Vintage Air, Wilwood In Paint Jail as of 11/6/07, Possible Parole .....'soon' they tell me.
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11-06-2009, 01:16 PM
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Quote:
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