Description

This ARP 135-3603 BBC High Performance cylinder head bolt kitis for Mark IV blocks with Late Bowtie aluminum, Dart Iron Eagle, Dart Pro-1, Pro Topline and World Products iron heads. The reduced wrenching hex head eliminates the need for valve train removal to facilitate cylinder head retorquing. All High Performance Series bolts are 180,000 psi (which is 15% stronger than Grade 8)!

Kits come complete with hardened parallel-ground washers. Sold as a set of 32.

ARP 135-3603 BBC Head Bolt Kit Fits:

• Mark IV Late Bowtie aluminum heads
• Dart Iron Eagle heads
• Dart Pro-1 heads
• Pro Topline heads
• World Products iron heads

Which is better, either cylinder head studs or bolts? The answer depends on the installation. On many street-driven vehicles, master cylinders and other items protrude into the engine compartment. Its probably necessary to use head bolts so that the cylinder heads can be removed with the engine in the car.

The ARP 135-3603 BBC Head Bolt Kit is perfect for that application!

Studs also provide more accurate and consistent torque loading. Using studs ensures easier engine assembly, and proper alignment of both the cylinder head and gasket.

Heres why: when you use bolts to secure the head, the fastener is actually being twisted while its being torqued to the proper reading. Accordingly, the bolt is reacting to two different forces simultaneously.

Install a stud in a relaxed mode never crank it in tightly using a jammed nut. Always install the stud hand tight! Then, when applying torque to the nut, the stud will stretch only on the vertical axis.