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Well it seems the cylinder head studs for my new engine are pretty expensive... ($420 for ARP kit). Actually shocked me on the price!

Seeing as I will be going for a turbo setup eventually (up to 14 psi lets say for the moment) can I get away with using a set of good head bolts instead? ($50) Or with that boost is the gasket going to blow?

I dont like the idea of paying £350 for something that is normally half the price for other engines!

I could always try and retrofit a set from another engine?

What engine is it?

I paid around 120 quid for a set for my 4.6 RV8. My kit came with the short outer studs which I did not use. (I look at them now and again in the box as they are so nice!)

Zander,

Ring Real Steel, 01895 440505 they stock them, my old price list says £110 but with the current ex. rate they will have gone up a bit.

Find it hard to believe the price you were quoted, who was it?

D & D have them for $135.00

http://www.aluminumv8.com/catalogpages/ ... onents.htm

Kevin.

Sorry I didnt make myself clear... its not for my rover V8... its for my new Ford SOHC V6!

I already have a set for my rover... and they were less than half the price for two more cylinders! lol

You can always call the UK ARP rep direct mate!

A pal of mine has done just this to get a set for his V8 bimmer. They dont actually list a set, but the rep did some research and came up with a kit that would fit.

I'll try to get the number for you.

Perry

mgbv8 wrote:You can always call the UK ARP rep direct mate!

A pal of mine has done just this to get a set for his V8 bimmer. They dont actually list a set, but the rep did some research and came up with a kit that would fit.

I'll try to get the number for you.

Perry

Ah fantastic. Thanks so mate. I thought they only had a US site!

A number would be great, I still need to find a suitable flexplate bolt.

Cheers

Alan

Arrow Precision seem to list most of the part numbers I've cross referenced from the ARP catalogue. Still cheaper to order from the US in many cases I found.

crayefish wrote:

mgbv8 wrote:You can always call the UK ARP rep direct mate!

A pal of mine has done just this to get a set for his V8 bimmer. They dont actually list a set, but the rep did some research and came up with a kit that would fit.

I'll try to get the number for you.

Perry

Ah fantastic. Thanks so mate. I thought they only had a US site!

I'll get back when my mate gives me the number!!

Hi
Is the V6 related to the ford mod series of engines? just if it is then buy a ford mod kit and use 3/4 of it. Got any pictures of it and a spec?
Mike

kiwicar wrote:Hi
Is the V6 related to the ford mod series of engines? just if it is then buy a ford mod kit and use 3/4 of it. Got any pictures of it and a spec?
Mike

No I dont think it is. Its based on the cologne engine (a 4.0 SOHC version of the 2.8/2.9 engines fitted to capris)

I will be able to get some pics of it when I get back from diving at the beginning of June

I should be able to find a spec though

Here you go Zander!!

Hi Pel,

For the ARP Studs please contact the UK rep Nigel Atkinson.

Nigel Atkinson
European Operations Director
ARP Automotive Racing Products
Fax/Tel U.K. Office: +44 (0)1204 667747
GSM Mobile: +44 (0)7795 347104
E-mail: nigel.atkinson@arpfasteners.com
Web-site: www.arp-bolts.com

Thanks very much Perry. I owe you a pint if you are ever in London

No probs mate!
Hope it helps.

Pel

Cheers for that, nearly fell off the chair, thats a Bolton number.

Alan