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Offline Rogue

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head bolt question
« on: April 07, 2014, 08:30:56 PM »
It looks as though I'm about to start taking the cylinder head off GXPsy. Symptoms pretty much all point to a blown head gasket - coolant in oil, white smoke out exhaust, misfire, wet plugs on cylinders 2 and 3, and abnormally high compression readings on 2 and 3. Rather than replace the OEM head bolts with other TTY bolts, has anyone used ARP? Are they worth it for spirited daily driving? I'm believing the answer is yes, or I wouldn't be asking. Also, what is a good source for the necessary gasket set? Thanks.
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Offline Omiotek

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Re: head bolt question
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2014, 10:33:41 PM »
100% worth it. They are reusable to if you ever decide to do a built head as well. Also they are stronger. I would spend the money. You can find them in our store at Performanceautowerks.com
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Re: head bolt question
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2014, 08:32:43 AM »
^^^^  that's where i got my ARP studs from.

Thanks Matt ;)
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Re: head bolt question
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2014, 08:33:24 AM »
Gm is great source for gaskets
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