Should you use head studs?

[scgamecock]

Reusing my 351c 4v heads.  Should I install head studs or just go back with a set of ARP head bolts?

 

[Hemikiller]

ARP head bolts, no need for studs.

 

[turtle5353]

ARP head bolts, no need for studs.

+1.  I’m running a pretty stout motor and I have arp head bolts.

 

[tony-muscle]

I am using ARP head studs in my stroker, but i cant tell you that they are really needed. You will probably need high compression and/or RPMs for studs to be really needed. No idea about where the threshold is.

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[Jeff73Mach1]

Studs are nice, but they make removing the heads without pulling the engine a fair bit more complicated. Unnecessary for most of our cars

 

[tony-muscle]

Studs are nice, but they make removing the heads without pulling the engine a fair bit more complicated. Unnecessary for most of our cars

Interesting point. Never thought about this issue. Too late now for me.
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[Jeff73Mach1]

Tony-you and I both need head studs.

 

[Ron Tanzi]

ARP head bolts are more than adequate for a street engine. Like others have said studs make removing the heads with the engine in the car difficult.

Ron