Head bolt selection

[Naf]

Hey all,

WOW its been forever since i was last here...Anyways i am gearin up my mods for my new car...YES i am finalizin the deal on my new Car...Will send picks once i get it...I am so puttin the carriage before the horse...

But now i have a question, i will have a LS6 engine and i bought GMs ported heads pn 88958622. i got the pushrods at correct length, no worries there, but the head bolts have me baffled.. The heads are milled 0.055" shorter. I will be using stock head gaskets, and well, i dont know if i stick with the ARP 12 point bolts pn 234-4317, or i look for another set...

I do have a machineshop on call, but i dont want to buy and modify, i rather plug and play...Less complications and less of Murphy's Law...

Lookin forward to your replies

Caio for Now

Naf

[Naf]

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I found that if you are using head BOLTS this would be an issue, however, these are head STUDS...They will clamp down properly and evenly without issue....

I hope i have helped anyone with a similar enquiry in the future...

[LS2Tuner]

Make sure you mock up the headers cause most of the time you have to grind indentions on header flanges or grind down the stud.

[Naf]

Ah, good point....I will test them off the engine, then do the necessary work for them to fit comfortably...

Perks of ownin a business, everything is for the benefit of the company...Boss is happy, employees will be happy...Boss upset/dissapointed, there are suddenly vacancies...

[LS2Tuner]

Make yourself enough clearence so the header will move freely back and forth. It will aid in getting all your bolts back in.
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[rednari]

What about the power brake booster. Can you install the head with studs and still have clearance. Also, what is the best place, as in price, to buy ARP studs.