Another option for studs

[rvitko]

I have been looking for ARP studs for the last few months, I search at least once a week trying to find them and I came across another option today. https://ktperformance.net/i-2391982...-kit-ford-1988-94-7-3l-idi-stroke-diesel.html

 

[TNBrett]

Looks at least promising.

 

[IDIBRONCO]

I wonder how they compare to the ARP studs.

 

[rvitko]

I’ve wondered the same, I did order a set. It will be a while before I can give real feedback as I’m using them on a 93 turbo motor I bought that I still need to go pick up and disassemble and get machined but I don’t like loose ends and I’ve watched the supposed delivery date on the ARP studs slip further out as time goes on so if I see a part I know I’ll need, I grab it. I’ll get some pics when they get here.

 

[The_Josh_Bear]

I wonder how they compare to the ARP studs.

They carry the ARP price tag...they'd BETTER compare favorably! Unfortunately it's not affordable to buy a set just to stretch/break test them.
Justin at R&D actually did that with the 6.9 and 7.3 head bolts then also with the ARP hardware. It's over on FTE I believe. Pretty interesting finds, mostly that there is a lot left of the table for 7.3 bolts and that head studs are amazing, haha.

 

[Laine D]

My friend has a 6.4 PowerStroke and he used gator studs. It does 6.4 stuff but the head gaskets are never an issue lol.

 

[IDIBRONCO]

It sounds like there's another good option for studs.

 

[frankenwrench]

Ordered mine Thursday and got them today. Surprised how quick they got here. And only 499. Alot of thought into packaging and presentation. Using them on my wife's build so they better add up or it's back to the waiting game with arp. Wish me luck ladies and gents. Don't wanna have to keep pulling this engine and have wasted that much money on a dud

 

[Selahdoor]

Dangit. I thought this thread was going to be about me.

 

[Big Bart]

Dangit. I thought this thread was going to be about me.

Well you are a stud after all!

 

[Selahdoor]

Yeah, well I guess I do sometimes have all the brains of a 2x4...

 

[Old Goat]

Yeah, well I guess I do sometimes have all the brains of a 2x4...

Welllll...it is actually 1 1/2 x 3 1/2


Goat

 

[rvitko]

I'm impressed with mine, they look good, professionally packed, caps on all the threads, didn't see even the slightest blem or imperfection on any part. I reason if they are even 50% stronger than head bolts, I got what I needed.

 

[typ4]

What is the length of the stud?

 

[rvitko]

6 11/16", like just a hair shy of 6 3/4"