stud and nut kit
09-01-2007, 08:47 PM
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stud and nut kit
hi just wondered if anyone could shed any light on this for me, im about to rebuild my 4x4 engine and was thinking about putting a stud and nut kit on but i dont know what the advantage of this is,i see a lot of cossies have them, i am running a stage 3 chip, 3bar , t34 ,and 803s any advice would be very much appreciated cheers
10-01-2007, 04:22 PM
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The stud and nut kit is designed to help prevent 'lift' and also shifting of the head under high boost applications. There has been a few rumours on here of them causing damage ie cracking of the block. Dunno personaly as ive not yet had chance to run my new engine....so I cant comment. They are also re-usable if needs be. If that helps?
Good answer Aaroncast
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Good answer Aaroncast
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13-01-2007, 10:43 AM
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the idea is that the studs go further down the thread in the block to increase the " grip " they are not stretch bolts so they will not stretch when put under high strain from a high boost engine ( preventing the head from lifting up ) they also help to align the head and keep the gasket still when fitting a new gasket..
a much more reliable set up and a must ( at the least ) on high boost engines. and are reusable..
or go for full WRC long studs that need machining the thread in the block
to prevent block cracking....
a much more reliable set up and a must ( at the least ) on high boost engines. and are reusable..
or go for full WRC long studs that need machining the thread in the block
to prevent block cracking....
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