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Originally Posted by wrench87
undy, does any one make a kit?, i know i can use regular bolts but they would not match the rest of the arp bolts i am using.
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I had nothing but problems with ARP's FE bolt kit with aluminum heads. The bolts weren't long enough and ended up pulling out the threads, on several occasions/different holes. The ARP bolts only engaged half or so of the available threads. I bought 2ea 3' lengths oy hi-grade stainless steel 3/8-16 all thread rod from a local fastener supplier. I cut the "studs" one-by-one to exact lengths and chamfered the ends. I also slotted one end so the can be easily installed and removed by a screw driver. The studs engage the entire thread depths now and I can solidly torque to 35+ lb ft now with no worries of pulling out the threads. The stud nuts now give me many points to bolt down accessories as needed (throttle linkage, fuel logs, halon hoses etc..) The best part is everything cost me under 25 bucks too. I really can't believe nobody makes a kit like this.
Dave