quick apr head stud question

[Turpro]

I'm going to use the arp head studs. I had a couple questions.

1: ithe ones I need are for the 94-97 miata correct?
2: when I put then into the block how do I tighten then into the block before I put the head on? Or do I just twist them in till they stop turning then after the head gets put on the tighten up by themselves?
3: If I have to tighten them down before I put the head on how do I do that?

Thanks

[Shades]

They do come with instructions... you should follow them carefully.

[therieldeal]

yes those are the correct ones

and i agree, follow the instructions. if i had to guess, i'd bet that you lock two nuts against each other and use that to torque the studs into the block. but thats just a guess.

-jon

[ftjandra]

One end of the stud is broached for an allen wrech. So, no need to use the double nut method.

--Ferdi

[b-potent]

you finger tighten them with lube on the bottom threads, and then you lube the top threads, nuts and washers and tighten it down to arp specs. I think i tightened mine to 70ft lbs.

[Turpro]

Thanks for the replies guys. I can understand how each person is explaining it. Now the question is which way is right? Lol. Guess I'll find out for sure after I order them.

[deadly_sleeper]

well, there are the old version studs where you didn't have the top part that you could put a allen wrench in. in that case, you just put lube on them, and hand tighten them into the block till you can turn them anymore. if they come with the allen head option to screw them in, do it that way, and tighten till you can turn it anymore with the wrench. then when you put your head on, tighten it to ARP specs. i think with head studs you only have to tighten it once, but lets say if you get ARP rod bolts put in, you are suppose to torque them 3 times. but it should say in there instructions. just follow what they say, they know what they are doing.

[FE3-323]

head studs ftw!!! too bad mine have been sitting in there box for 2 years now

[Shades]

Thanks for the replies guys. I can understand how each person is explaining it. Now the question is which way is right? Lol. Guess I'll find out for sure after I order them.

Did you get some used studs?... or new?... cause if they're new you should follow the instructions step by step.

If you got used studs let me know and I'll scan my ARP instructions for you.

[Turpro]

Did you get some used studs?... or new?... cause if they're new you should follow the instructions step by step.

If you got used studs let me know and I'll scan my ARP instructions for you.

Thanks for the offer shades. I will be getting new ones though.

[cat34evr]

I'm going to use the arp head studs. I had a couple questions.

1: ithe ones I need are for the 94-97 miata correct?
2: when I put then into the block how do I tighten then into the block before I put the head on? Or do I just twist them in till they stop turning then after the head gets put on the tighten up by themselves?
3: If I have to tighten them down before I put the head on how do I do that?

Thanks

The ARP's on Flyin' Miata say they work on all years. I did some research and these are cheaper and are the same (as near as I can figure):

http://www.nolimitmotorsport.com/prod/arp-218-4701

[therieldeal]

you can also get them on ebay cheaper than that

[Turpro]

you can also get them on ebay cheaper than that

yep http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ARP-M...spagenameZWDVW

[Skuce]

What is the torque on the ARP's for using Oil as the lube?

Just Don't say just follow the ARP instructions...cause I don't have them anymore and they aren't on ARP's site (moly lube only there)

[Skuce]

Nevermind....totally forgot about the sticky. It also didn't come up in the search.