I would like to know if anyone has run the 12mm head studs compared to the 14mm's witch is better, and what are the gasket options i have. 2001 24v

 

ya most guys run the 12 .The 14mm are pretty much for sled pulling motors.Not that it cant be done,but you have to drill and tap the bottom end for the 14's to go in.12mm and o rings are good for 90 percent of the trucks out there

 

what size are the stock head studs?

 

Well the stock head bolts are 12mm that is why I was wondering if 12mm studs would be all that great.

 

What are your HP goals? I wouldn't even think about having to drill and tap the block if I was going for 650 or less. Even if I was going for more I wouldn't pull the motor untill I proved to my self that the 12mm couldn't do the job. If the block is already out and I was shooting for 800+, I would think real hard about it. JMO, and that and a dollar will get you a cup of coffee.

 

Well I'm not sure where Im at at the rear wheels at the moment but I want more but who dosent im wanting in around 700 to 1000 i know it wont be for a while but i just dont want to have to redo things just cuz it is ez to go this way however im running stage 5 injectors Quadzilla Xzillaraider, and a smarty soon to see if the xzt+ well do anything with it im going to put in a hot rod injection pump then im gona upgrade to twins im already boosting about 38 to 43 psi with the stock turbo and would like to go ahead and upgrade to studs no the block is not pulled im waiting to get the money to fire ring the head. and also i have no idea what my gasket options are?

 

my opinion, the only 14mm studs i would use would be main studs. the head studs that i have can be twisted just as much as the 14mm's. they are 625 new age 12mm's . and you don't have to pull the motor to properly locate and drill and tap for the 14mm's.

 

Sweet well I was just wondering. well does anyone have an opinion on witch brand i should go with in 12mm, and thanks to everyone

 

What year truck? 700 HP is a lofty goal for a 24 valve 98.5-02. It is difficult to get the fueling necessary for that much power.

 

01 truck and i know that is a high goal but with a lot of effort i think i can get it done and i posted a new thread if you or somone else can give any advice on it would be wonderfull
thanks agian

 

go with arp studs!!! if you want the high strenght ones they are called 625 new age material 12mm's. contact greg houge of motorsports supply for your best price and information.

 

Thank you very much I will soon be putting the stud in when i put the 110 valve springs in

 

A1 makes a fine comparable product as well.

http://www.a1technologies.com/index_flash.php

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Just received my 625 set from Rip at Source Automotive for 950.00US shipped to my door,best price i found anywhere.---they sure are nice looking and the bro-law surprised me with a New Mac torque wrench(250LBS) for my birthday to install them with.DW

 

How high are you going to take the tq on the 625s? I hear they can do 150lb-ft with ARP lube