I'm gathering the parts that I'll need for a head gasket replacement and strongly considering head studs. I see that JEGS has a set of ARP head studs for 94-98 Cummins 12V - ($459.99). Do the first generation take a different set? The ARP website has a 2003 PDF catalog, but there's a link to a press release about the new Cummins offering, but the link just shows an error message...

 

www.piersdiesel.com has them for ~400, same as www.scheiddiesel.com. This is a good question as I want the answer too. I am sure they are the same, I mean they're both 12mm.

 

Hey to all who are thinking about ARP head studs. They might hit the bottom of the valve cover so be sure to check it out if you get them.

 

WOW!

Now you need wedge blocks for the rocker cover.......... Dohhhhhhh

 

You can put the valve cover and snug down to mark the spot where it is hitting. Once marked you can either grind or mill the rib down.

 

Rip Rook also has the head studs cheaper --- www.sourceautomotive.biz

Chris

 

Thanks for the replys, but none of the sites say if the 1st generation take the same studs as the second generation (94-on). All the stud kits say that they're for 1994 and on, I have a 93...

 

Might have to pick up the phone and give them a call. Or wait til next weekend when I go to the Scheid Diesel event in town, I plan on talkin to them about them.

 

Look at my sign I have them in my 93 motor. They will fit. A little modding though. I stated in the above post.

 

I called MDW this morning. he is from Hot Rod Diesel who advertises here on DTR. I ordered my set of studs this morning on special for $375. I ordered 12 valve studs and will be putting them on my 92

 

Frostie, do you have a link or phone number for MDW or Hot Rod Diesel?

Nevermind I found it: http://hotroddiesels.com/

They were very helpful!