240hoke Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 I ordering my engine parts and pieces and was wondering if i should replace the headbolts, I have reused them once. ive heard lots of different opinions on this and wanted to see what you guys think. -Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synlubes Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 Personally, I would replace them. I have reused bolts on motors that I put together, but on a "good" performance build replace with new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennysgreen280zt Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 I replaced mine with ARP's from Summit racing. Everyone "says" the stockers are one time use, but it seems alot of people re-use them. HTH ~Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 I reused mine, with no ill effects and a year on them. If something happens, Ill get ARP. maybe dumb question: The arp is reusable right? I thought they only had studs not bolts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo2001 Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 ARP is studs. If you going to buy a new set of head bolts, I would just get ARP studs since they are so cheap now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted December 19, 2003 Author Share Posted December 19, 2003 Yo, where do you recommend buying ARP studs from? -Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennysgreen280zt Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 I bought my ARP studs from http://www.Summitracing.com If you use their search feature with the keyword "datsun ARP" or "nissan ARP" you should be able to find them pretty quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 I bought mine from Summit also. They had the best price and free shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zcarsmakemyheadhurt Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 I reused head bolts, but when the head came off the car last time I whent with the studs. Alot easier to install the head and I just felt good about it. I got them for $110.00 plus shipping. Alex C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bastaad525 Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 I've reused head bolts on three motors now, all have been driven hard, and two out of three have been overheated, and never once a blown gasket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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