Description

This ARP 234-5608 LS Main Stud Kit is for Gen III 4.8, 5.3, 5.7, 6.0L and GMPP LSX Blocks. ARP manufactures their studs from 8740 Chromoly Steel, heat-treated in-house to 190,000 psitensile strength, and precision J-form threads rolled after heat-treat to create a fastener thathas threads 2000% stronger than others!

ARP 234-5608 LS Main Stud Kit Features:

• Eliminates main cap walk and fretting
• More accurate torque readings
• Protects engine block threads which improves block life
• Studs manufactured and heat treated in-house to 190,000 PSI
• J-Formed threads rolled after heat treating resulting in threads 2000% stronger than others
• All kits come complete with hardened parallel-ground washers and high quality nuts

STUDS vs. BOLTS

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.

The ARP 234-5608 LS Main Stud Kit is perfect for that application!

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.