Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) How much for studs?

[SKargo]

How much do shops get to install arp studs?

 

[NoSeeUm]

I can't say, but it took me about 3-4 hours to do mine. I did not bottom tap and did them with the head in place. I swapped one stud out and one stud in, then torque. Rinse and repeat 25 more times.



The post valve adjustment would likely be from the flat rate book, but I would think the stud installation would be just on the time it took.



You should probably look at least one re-torque, which would also include a post valve adjustment.



Jim

 

[SKargo]

Thanks Jim, I guess i could tackle this myself if the head can stay on.

You can't bottom tap with the head on?

 

[DCreed]

is there room to get the bolts out/studs in with motor in the truck?? i'll need to do this SOON.

 

[Fishin Guide]

yes, the studs can be swapped in the truck. A bottom tap is not required, but helpful if you have an y grodies down there. I used 2 old bolts. I cut the head off of one at the head and welded another half length bolt to that one. This effectively lengthened the bolt. Then I cut a groove in the end to act as a tap end.



With some brake cleaner and air, I blew out the holes. In hindsight, the tap was not needed at all.



You remove 1 bolt then install and torque 1 stud. Using the proper lube of course. This will prevernt disturbing the head gasket.



Dave

 

[DCreed]

cool thanks!

 

[DCreed]

from what ive seen the kits are near $500. . :{ . gas kits w/more studs run $150?#@$%!

 

[Doug1810]

With stock gasket and studs how many psi is safe ?

 

[Fishin Guide]

That's deabteable, but there are many trucks running up to 50 psi on the stock gasket.



Dave

 

[Doug1810]

Thats pretty good psi . I only run about 32 psi right now

 

[Fishin Guide]

I would be pretty leary of anything much over 45 psi.



Alot of HG failures are compunded issues. It's not boost alone. It's also drive pressure, altitude/ air density and temperature of the air. In other words, trucks at sea level on a cool moist day are more suseceptable to pressure issues when compared to truck at altitude or on a warm day.



How much more? I dunno!



One of the keys to making the gasket last with studs is retorquing several times. I retorque until I cannot get any additional rotation from the nut. This way the gasket is fully compressed. But it should already be on your factory rig.



Dave



Dave