Going for a tune...Do I need headstuds?

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Mar 30, 2009 | 07:05 AM

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EvoDom

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i would only do headstuds with cams or 28+ psi.

Mar 30, 2009 | 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by HyaboostaIX

I'm actually getting tuned at EFI logics in Bethel. Another forum I'm on is having a tune weekend there with awesome prices. I got the spot early, but he's booked now. I know where ECS is...their new location in windsor locks is 5 mins from my house. What time you getting tuned?? I'll swing by if I have some time.

Yeah their prices are awsome and everyone there that I've talked to is super nice and knows their stuff. My appt is @ 11am, come on by bud!

Mar 30, 2009 | 11:46 AM

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cheap insurance +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 its not a bad thing, 120 for the studs or 120 for resurface head plus studs, plus allot of cleaning and possible more damamge. Its easy to think about.

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No problems at all...car is strong running. I just know a lot of people that change them out to ARP when running high boost... Maybe it's just for cheap insurance

Apr 1, 2009 | 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by justa4banger

and if you are gona do it, make sure you pull the head off and put a new headgasket

+1.

I'm getting ARP's installed right now. We're putting in a new headgasket, timing belt at the same time - it's about due anyways. Some people seem to be able to run higher boost and be ok; my car was running hot late last year and I think it started to push some coolant. Putting in the ARP's for insurance even though I'm not running high boost anymore.

My local mechanic strongly recommended "surfacing the head and possibly a valve job if it's dirty enough" while we're at it.