i haven't cut many corners on internals so far...going with forged stuff...but only plan on making about 380 or so rwhp (daily driver). am i ok with regular head bolts and stuff or would i be better off springing for the ARP stuff? my engine guy said i really wouldn't need them making only this amounf of hp, but i want to get some other opinions and make sure i shouldn't do it.

thanks

 

Build it once.....Do the ARP stud kit, dont skim out on any part of the motor. The motor will only be as strong as its weakest link. Hell, even with that power if i had the motor out i'd do a 4 bolt splayed conversion just so its already done if i plan to spray in the future, or throw a set of larger cc heads on and boost + spray it. Alot easier to do it all now, then not to, take it all apart, and do it agian later.

 

should i get prices directly from ARP or do other vendors like JEG'S and Summit sell their stuff? i should just get the "kit" with most everything in it?

 

I'd just get the correct PN from the boards here and order them...i think combonation motorsports http://www.cmotorsports.com actually has then under engine parts at their website.

 

Careful with the stud kits. I hear if you dont install them correctly that coolant will leak out everywhere. I use the head bolts and havent had a single problem.