I just realized a skipped over a very important bit of info: head stud removal.
When I contacted Tim at Ollie's we discussed using Case-Savers versus Time-Serts to strengthen the attachment of the head and case perimeter studs in the magnesium case. The practice at Ollie's is to use Case-Savers on the 10mm head and case studs and Time-Serts on the 8mm case studs. I am having all of the case stud threads strengthened not just head studs. I also supplied Tim with the ARP 504-9501 911 & 930 Turbo Crankcase Stud kit to replace all of the existing case studs.
Back to head stud removal: After a bit of research I found the preferred method is to soak the threads with penetrating oil for some time, use a stud extractor, and heat the case around heads studs with a MAP gas torch. I applied this technique and was successful with all 24 head studs on my engine. I found that the studs came out easier when I applied heat not only around the surface of the case, but also in spigot of the case next to the stud.
