florent78

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Hi

my freshly rebuild engine add a major problem (auxiliary shaft bearing issue) so I start a new one based on a 4WD block. and 2WD head

I check for parts to improve reliability.
I want to use long stud and I see Burton sell 2 versions (6 stud)
- the narrow
- the wide

what's the correct choice ?

for the 4 standard head bolt, any advantage to chose Anembo upgraded head bold instead of the standard one ?


I want to install also oil spray jet kit (again for reliability)

thanks for your feedback to select the proper long stud kit

20/20 vision

I'd recommend getting the company who are doing the machining to supply the studs too.

the original ford bolts are now I believe unobtainable and those advertised are not the correct bolt type (though physically similar) and don't have the correct stretch functionality. I've used both original stretch bolts and the non-stretchy type without problems on the 4 end holes. those supplied by anembo are non-stretch bolt which have been waisted to introduce the correct stretch functionality.

Adam-M

Mark Shead sells a good long stud where the centre 6 are long and the outer 4 are short but are the same material as the long stud ect

florent78

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Yes

i m already discussing with mark

as i should rebuid the engine

do you consider it s a good idea to keep original pistons (mahle with pocket from brand hatch company) oversized plus original conrod with arp

or i can go for forged internals ?


i keeped original pistons to avoid a noizy engine with wossner pistons (slack) and i know 2wd limit is arround 400bhp


now with a 4wd long stud etc perhaps i can upgrade ?

what s your advice ?

Adam-M

Standard mahles that have pockets are good for over 500bhp