ARP Head Stud Height Does Not Matter, Look at Pics of my 3.2L Head Stud Comparison

[Determined]

Ok, let's try this again...my pictures did not upload.

Well I'm going to be doing my ARP install this morning and I read everyone's input on the subject, I have to agree with Henry and a few others that it appears that head stud install height does not matter with aftermarket performance studs since they do not use the barrel nuts. To prove it out I installed an ARP and OEM stud next to each other; The ARP was installed all the way in until it bottomed out and then backed out 1/4 turn. The OEM was installed at a deck height of 135 mm (5.315"). I took a few pictures of their resting positions and you can see that the ARP and OEM threads nearly line up. Before I add the loctite any more advice out there? I already thoroughly cleaned out the threads? Oh, one more question....how much loctite should I put on and should it be applied to the case and not the threads on the stud?

Best Regards,

Alex

[Jeff Alton]

It takes a extra few seconds each to set the height properly so why not do it? I assembled a cylinder and a head and then put the washer and nut on to make sure I did not go past the threads....

I can't remember the height I used, but I set them all to the tested height.

Cheers

[Determined]

Actually, the height with the ARP heads studs installed they way I described was nearly dead on. Let me try to upload the pictures again.

Thanks,

Alex

[Wayne 962]

Try shortening your image filename.

-Wayne

[Determined]

Thanks Wayne!

Let me try uploading again, I think the pics tell a lot.

Best Regards,

Alex

[Jeff Alton]

looking good, That is about how mine looked.

Cheers