Headstuds, are they really worth it???
i think the stock stud would be good for prob 30 before they would have a issue
im sure they have to of done test on these engines for max boost.it would be cool
to find out some secret info. i wonder how much boost WRC evo's run and if hey change studs.
im sure they have to of done test on these engines for max boost.it would be cool
to find out some secret info. i wonder how much boost WRC evo's run and if hey change studs.
Originally Posted by Nesiop
It is worth the extra insurance for being cheap, cept depends where you go to install them.... When I did mine, I got mine done at Pruven cause I was having my new turbo tuned and they said I should put them in and the head was already apart but was charged 200 for head studs and 400 for rod bolts. I got ripped off hard. Now on my 05 I want to get them done but don't want to pay a ton for it... Anyone in MA or RI that would meet up and install them that is good at it? Gil from Evo-NY would do my head studs but not rod bolts due to not owning a shop and wouldn't want to risk a bolt coming loose and destroying my motor without insurance of a shop.
If someone could help me out PM me please...
If someone could help me out PM me please...
Originally Posted by evolife04
i think the stock stud would be good for prob 30 before they would have a issue
im sure they have to of done test on these engines for max boost.it would be cool
to find out some secret info. i wonder how much boost WRC evo's run and if hey change studs.
im sure they have to of done test on these engines for max boost.it would be cool
to find out some secret info. i wonder how much boost WRC evo's run and if hey change studs.
i have yet to hear of people having problems with them on our cars. from the few people ive brought a similar question up to they all said what the majority here have said. for the $100.00 it cant hurt to be on the safe side.
new studs are only nessesary if your going for some serious power. There is one big thread i remember reading about blown head gaskets due to stretching studs with pics and all but i can't find it. This thread is similar.
blown gasket thread
blown gasket thread
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Bore cleaning brushes from gun cleaning can come in really useful here to prepare the block for new headstuds.
If you do engine work there are also multiple other uses for a good gun cleaning kit such as cleaning oil galleys in cranks etc.
If you do engine work there are also multiple other uses for a good gun cleaning kit such as cleaning oil galleys in cranks etc.
More than a few times I've read on EvoM about folks mis-adjusting their MBC's and S-AFC2's and then finding oil in their coolant. Very few if any of them had head studs.
I think many tuners would say, "if your car is tuned perfectly and never ever knocks you shouldn't need them" but **** happens especially on hot summer days!
I think many tuners would say, "if your car is tuned perfectly and never ever knocks you shouldn't need them" but **** happens especially on hot summer days!
