how many of you here are running studs without having the head o-ringed. im right around 50psi boost and a little nervous. i need to do something. but cant afford the to do studs and have it o ringed right now.

 

you can put studs in right now without having the head oringed, that is what i did, that is what alot of guys do. If your headgasket does go, you wont have to buy studs again. Just make sure that you only replace one stud at a time so you dont loose the seal between the head and block

 

I am only running studs right now as well. I fugure I am not going to change head gaskets and or o-ring till the stocker lets loose.
Joe

 

Back the waste gate down to about 42 -44 and you can worry less. U can still lose a gasket but that pessure and studs you should be pretty safe.