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Re: More details

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Originally posted by david911
This mechanic does do racing stuff, so maybe the springs and valves are overkill. I thought pretty much everyone recommended replacing the head studs and rod bolts.

David
Stock springs are fine and should be replaced during the valve job. You don't need the race springs unless you are spinning race motor rpms, which given your description, you are not. The rod bolts also must be replaced, assuming the bottom end is opened up. But not with ARP, necessarily. Same goes for head studs- but you haven't said yet what engine this is. If you've got some Dilavar in there, yes, yank 'em. But they can be replaced with standard steel studs.
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