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For those looking at ARP Head Studs
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:52 pm
by IronMonkeyL255
The correct kit for our vehicles using SOHC heads is 260-4702.
I am in the process of talking to them right now regarding my recent misfortunes, and i am planning on getting them to change their listing to make this fact more apparent.
I repeat, 260-4701 is ONLY correct if you are using DOHC heads. if you are still using stock heads, 260-4702 is the correct kit for you.
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:46 pm
by IronMonkeyL255
Now i am fighting with ARP because "We have sold thousands of these kits, so the listing is right".
The way they have that listed is fucking stupid, and the man at ARP was effectively calling me stupid for ordering the wrong one.
I looked over the catalog with Dale Teague from Boxer4Racing, and he agreed, that the 4701 kit appeared to be the correct listing for my engine.
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 2:03 am
by kimokalihi
Kind of like how all the places I've seen H&R springs it says they fit all legacy's from 90-98 or something which is not true. Even the 90-91 and 92-94 springs are different in the rears.
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 3:32 am
by 93forestpearl
At least you didn't actually use the DOHC ones. I did, and 20k miles later the threads in the block let go.
The 14mm studs are for hardcore motors. The block must be torn down to machine for them, and the holes in the heads must be enlarged.
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 5:09 am
by IronMonkeyL255
I DID use them, and as I was torquing them down, one of them let go.
I am talking with a guy in management about having them change their listing in the catalog.
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 10:15 pm
by jdmleggy97
Does ARP make the bolts to join the 2 block halves together? I would assume someone does.