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Head studs are critical fasteners used in engine construction, specifically in the cylinder head and engine block interface. Unlike traditional head bolts, head studs offer superior strength and durability, making them a popular choice for high-performance and heavy-duty engines.
The primary function of head studs is to secure the cylinder head tightly against the engine block, ensuring a proper seal and maintaining the integrity of the combustion chamber. This is crucial for containing the combustion process and preventing leakage of gases or coolant. They are designed to withstand the high pressures and temperatures generated during engine operation and are typically made from high-strength materials such as alloy steel or stainless steel, which provide excellent tensile strength and resistance to stretching or deformation.
ARP Ford 7.3 IDI Head Stud Kit | 250-4204 | 1988-1994 Ford IDI / International 7.3L
New
Item #: 250-4204
ARP
USD
563.95
Item #: 250-4204
Condition:
New
ARP LB7 Engine Hardware Kit w/ Allison Transmission | 2001-2004 GM Duramax 6.6L
New
Item #: ARP-LB7A-KIT
Freedom Engine & Transmissions
USD
1599.93
Item #: ARP-LB7A-KIT
Condition:
New
ARP LB7 Engine Hardware Kit w/ ZF6 Transmission | 2001-2004 GM Duramax 6.6L
New
Item #: ARP-LB7Z-KIT
Freedom Engine & Transmissions
USD
1569.93
Item #: ARP-LB7Z-KIT
Condition:
New
ARP LBZ & LMM Engine Hardware Kit w/ Allison Transmission | 2006-2010 GM Duramax 6.6L
New
Item #: ARP-LBZA-LMMA-KIT
Freedom Engine & Transmissions
USD
1615.93
Item #: ARP-LBZA-LMMA-KIT
Condition:
New
ARP LBZ (2006) Engine Hardware Kit w/ ZF6 Transmission | 2006 GM Duramax 6.6L
New
Item #: ARP-LBZZ-KIT
Freedom Engine & Transmissions
USD
1611.93
Item #: ARP-LBZZ-KIT
Condition:
New
ARP LLY Engine Hardware Kit w/ Allison Transmission | 2004.5-2005 GM Duramax 6.6L
New
Item #: ARP-LLYA-KIT
Freedom Engine & Transmissions
USD
1612.93
Item #: ARP-LLYA-KIT
Condition:
New
ARP LLY Engine Hardware Kit w/ ZF6 Transmission | 2004.5-2005 GM Duramax 6.6L
New
Item #: ARP-LLYZ-KIT
Freedom Engine & Transmissions
USD
1609.93
Item #: ARP-LLYZ-KIT
Condition:
New
Heavy Duty 01-16 Duramax Chromoly Head Stud Kit | 230-4201 | 2001-2016 Chevy/GMC Duramax
New
Item #: FI-230-4201
Freedom Injection
USD
299.95
Item #: FI-230-4201
Condition:
New
Price: $343.70
Sale: $299.95
Save: 13%
Save: $43.75
Heavy Duty 17-22 L5P Duramax Chromoly Head Stud Kit | 230-4301 | 2017-2022 Chevy/GMC Duramax L5P
New
Item #: FI-230-4301
Freedom Injection
USD
349.95
Item #: FI-230-4301
Condition:
New
Price: $379.40
Sale: $349.95
Save: 8%
Save: $29.45
Heavy Duty 5.9 Cummins 12V Chromoly Head Stud Kit | 247-4203 | 1989-1998 Dodge Cummins 5.9L 12v
New
Item #: FI-247-4203
Freedom Injection
USD
249.95
Item #: FI-247-4203
Condition:
New
Price: $324.50
Sale: $249.95
Save: 23%
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Heavy Duty Dodge RAM 5.9 & 6.7 Cummins Chromoly Head Stud Replacement Kit | 247-4202 | 1998.5-2022 Dodge RAM Cummins 5.9L / 6.7L 24v
New
Item #: FI-247-4202
Freedom Injection
USD
249.95
Item #: FI-247-4202
Condition:
New
Price: $313.95
Sale: $249.95
Save: 20%
Save: $64.00
Heavy Duty Ford 6.0L PowerStroke Chromoly Head Stud Kit | 250-4202 | 2003-2007 Ford Powerstroke 6.0L
New
Item #: FI-250-4202
Freedom Injection
USD
269.95
Item #: FI-250-4202
Condition:
New
Price: $299.95
Sale: $269.95
Save: 10%
Save: $30.00
Heavy Duty Ford 6.4L PowerStroke Chromoly Head Stud Kit | 250-4203 | 2008-2010 Ford 6.4L PowerStroke
New
Item #: FI-250-4203
Freedom Injection
USD
299.95
Item #: FI-250-4203
Condition:
New
Price: $339.00
Sale: $299.95
Save: 12%
Save: $39.05
Heavy Duty Ford 6.7 Powerstroke Chromoly Head Stud Kit | 250-4301 | 2011-2023 Ford 6.7L PowerStroke
New
Item #: FI-250-4301
Freedom Injection
USD
399.95
Item #: FI-250-4301
Condition:
New
Price: $402.50
Sale: $399.95
Save: 1%
Save: $2.55
Heavy Duty Ford 7.3L IDI Cylinder Head Chromoly Stud Kit | 250-4204 | 1988-1994 Ford IDI 7.3L
New
Item #: FI-250-4204
Freedom Engine & Transmissions
USD
349.95
Item #: FI-250-4204
Condition:
New
Price: $399.95
Sale: $349.95
Save: 13%
Save: $50.00
Heavy Duty Ford 7.3L PowerStroke Head Chromoly Stud Kit | 250-4201 | 1993-2003 Ford 7.3L PowerStroke
New
Item #: FI-250-4201
Freedom Injection
USD
349.95
Item #: FI-250-4201
Condition:
New
Price: $401.25
Sale: $349.95
Save: 13%
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NEW 5.9 Cummins 6BTA Oil Cooler Gasket 12v | 3929792, 4932124 | 1989-1998 Dodge Cummins 5.9L
New
OE Cross: 3929792, 4932124
Item #: 3929792
Freedom Injection
USD
39.95
Description: OE Cross: 3929792, 4932124
Item #: 3929792
Condition:
New
Price: $44.00
Sale: $39.95
Save: 9%
Save: $4.05
New CAT 3406B Head Bolt Kit | 2H3750, 5F4899, 5H1504 | Caterpillar 3406B
New
Cross Reference
2H3750, 5F4899, 5H1504
Item #: 2H3750+5F4899
Freedom Injection
USD
299.95
Description: Cross Reference
2H3750, 5F4899, 5H1504
Item #: 2H3750+5F4899
Condition:
New
New CAT C12 & C13 Head Bolt Kit | 2421811, 2S5658, 2104460 | Caterpillar C12 / C13
New
Cross Reference
2421811, 2S5658, 2104460
Item #: 2421811+2104460
Freedom Injection
USD
189.95
Description: Cross Reference
2421811, 2S5658, 2104460
Item #: 2421811+2104460
Condition:
New
New CAT C15, C16 & C18 Head Bolt Kit | 1241854, 1241855, 5H1504 | Caterpillar C15 / C16 / C18
New
Cross Reference
1241854, 1241855, 5H1504
Item #: 1241854+1241855
Freedom Injection
USD
309.95
Description: Cross Reference
1241854, 1241855, 5H1504
Item #: 1241854+1241855
Condition:
New
NEW Cummins 855 & N14 Head Bolt Kit | 3071161, 3071075 | Cummins 855 / N14
New
Cross Reference
3071161, 3071075
Item #: 3071161+3071075
Freedom Injection
USD
419.95
Description: Cross Reference
3071161, 3071075
Item #: 3071161+3071075
Condition:
New
NEW Cummins 855 Head Bolt Kit | 3013623 | Cummins 855
New
Cross Reference
3013623
Item #: 3013623
Freedom Injection
USD
229.95
Description: Cross Reference
3013623
Item #: 3013623
Condition:
New
NEW Cummins ISB & QSB Head Bolt Kit | 3927063 | Cummins ISB / QSB 6.7L
New
Cross Reference
3927063
Item #: 3927063
Freedom Injection
USD
119.95
Description: Cross Reference
3927063
Item #: 3927063
Condition:
New
NEW Cummins ISL & ISC Head Bolt Kit | 3960043 | Cummins ISL / ISC
New
Cross Reference
3960043
Item #: 3960043
Freedom Injection
USD
149.95
Description: Cross Reference
3960043
Item #: 3960043
Condition:
New
NEW Cummins ISM, M11 & L10 Head Bolt Kit | 3045850, 3028272, 4022907 | Cummins ISM / M11 / L10
New
Cross Reference
3045850, 3028272, 4022907, 3882885
Item #: 3045850
Freedom Injection
USD
379.95
Description: Cross Reference
3045850, 3028272, 4022907, 3882885
Item #: 3045850
Condition:
New
NEW Cummins ISX, ISX15, X15 Head Bolt Kit | 3678506, 3678804 | ISX, ISX15, X15 Cummins 15L
New
Cross Reference
3678506, 3678804
Item #: 3678506+3678804
Freedom Injection
USD
399.95
Description: Cross Reference
3678506, 3678804
Item #: 3678506+3678804
Condition:
New
Price: $481.95
Sale: $399.95
Save: 17%
Save: $82.00
NEW Cummins ISX, ISX15, X15 Long Head Bolt | 3678804 | ISX, ISX15, X15 Cummins 15L
New
Cross Reference
3678804
Item #: 3678804
Freedom Injection
USD
17.95
Description: Cross Reference
3678804
Item #: 3678804
Condition:
New
NEW Cummins ISX, ISX15, X15 Short Head Bolt | 3678506 | ISX, ISX15, X15 Cummins 15L
New
Cross Reference
3678506
Item #: 3678506
Freedom Injection
USD
14.95
Description: Cross Reference
3678506
Item #: 3678506
Condition:
New
NEW Detroit Diesel DD13 Head Bolt Kit | A4710160069 | Detroit Diesel DD13
New
Cross Reference
A4710160069
Item #: A4710160069
Freedom Injection
USD
110.95
Description: Cross Reference
A4710160069
Item #: A4710160069
Condition:
New
NEW Detroit Diesel DD15 Head Bolt Kit | A4720160169 | Detroit Diesel DD15
New
Cross Reference
A4720160169
Item #: A4720160169
Freedom Injection
USD
279.95
Description: Cross Reference
A4720160169
Item #: A4720160169
Condition:
New
NEW Detroit Diesel Series 50 & 60 Head Bolt Kit | 23530768, 8929328 | Detroit Diesel Series 50 / 60 12.7L
New
Cross Reference
23530768, 8929328
Item #: 23530768+8929328
Freedom Injection
USD
179.95
Description: Cross Reference
23530768, 8929328
Item #: 23530768+8929328
Condition:
New
NEW Duramax Cylinder Head Bolt Pack (36) | 97310851, 2201099 | 2001-2016 GM Duramax 6.6L
New
OE Cross:
97310851, 2201099
Item #: 97310851
Freedom Engine & Transmissions
USD
139.95
Description: OE Cross:
97310851, 2201099
Item #: 97310851
Condition:
New
NEW Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Cylinder Long Head Bolts | 1840773C1, 3C3Z6065AA, GS33494 | 2003-2007 Ford Powerstroke 6.0L
New
18 Bolts (one side)
2 sets required per engine
Meets or exceeds OE specs
Item #: 3C3Z6065AA
Freedom Engine & Transmissions
USD
59.95
Description: 18 Bolts (one side)
2 sets required per engine
Meets or exceeds OE specs
Item #: 3C3Z6065AA
Condition:
New
Price: $73.80
Sale: $59.95
Save: 19%
Save: $13.85
NEW Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Cylinder Short Head Bolts | 3C3Z9N517AA, GS33519 | 2003-2007 Ford Powerstroke 6.0L
New
2 sets required per engine
Meets or exceeds OE specs
OE Cross:
3C3Z-9N517-AA, ES72242, 1818726CQ
Item #: 3C3Z9N517AA
Freedom Engine & Transmissions
USD
14.95
Description: 2 sets required per engine
Meets or exceeds OE specs
OE Cross:
3C3Z-9N517-AA, ES72242, 1818726CQ
Item #: 3C3Z9N517AA
Condition:
New
Price: $15.80
Sale: $14.95
Save: 5%
Save: $0.85
NEW Ford 6.4L Powerstroke Head Bolt Set | 3C3Z-9N517-AA | 2008-2010 Ford Powerstroke 6.4L & Navistar
New
Cross Reference
14-10138-01, HB263, AHB1187, 3C3Z9N517AA, 250-4203, 14-10094-01, HB33141
Item #: 3C3Z-9N517-AA
Freedom Injection
USD
79.95
Description: Cross Reference
14-10138-01, HB263, AHB1187, 3C3Z9N517AA, 250-4203, 14-10094-01, HB33141
Item #: 3C3Z-9N517-AA
Condition:
New
Price: $99.95
Sale: $79.95
Save: 20%
Save: $20.00
NEW Ford 7.3 Powerstroke Head Bolt Set | GS33379, ES72161, 27314 | 1994-2003 Ford Powerstroke 7.3L
New
OE Cross: GS33379, ES72161, 27314
Item #: FI-GS33379
Freedom Injection
USD
69.95
Description: OE Cross: GS33379, ES72161, 27314
Item #: FI-GS33379
Condition:
New
Price: $76.95
Sale: $69.95
Save: 9%
Save: $7.00
NEW GM 6.2 & 6.5 Diesel Head Bolt Set | 1982-2002 GM 6.2L / 6.5L Diesel
New
Item #: 14077193
Freedom Injection
USD
34.95
Item #: 14077193
Condition:
New
Price: $48.00
Sale: $34.95
Save: 27%
Save: $13.05
NEW International DT530 & DT466E Head Bolt Kit | 1824954C3, 1824955C2 | International DT530 / DT466E
New
Cross Reference
1824954C3, 1824955C2
Item #: 1824954C3
Freedom Injection
USD
329.95
Description: Cross Reference
1824954C3, 1824955C2
Item #: 1824954C3
Condition:
New
NEW Paccar MX-13 Head Bolt Kit | 1822166, 1822941 | Paccar MX-13
New
Cross Reference
1822166, 1822941
Item #: 1822166+1822941
Freedom Injection
USD
249.95
Description: Cross Reference
1822166, 1822941
Item #: 1822166+1822941
Condition:
New
NEW Volvo D13 & Mack MP7 Head Bolt Kit | 1547419 | Volvo D13 / Mack MP7
New
Cross Reference
1547419
Item #: 1547419
Freedom Injection
USD
349.95
Description: Cross Reference
1547419
Item #: 1547419
Condition:
New
ARP 3.9L Cummins 4BT Head Stud Kit | 247-4206 | 1989-1998 Dodge Cummins 3.9L
New
Item #: 247-4206
ARP
USD
335.95
Item #: 247-4206
Condition:
New
Price: $549.95
Sale: $335.95
Save: 39%
Save: $214.00
ARP 5.9 Cummins 12V Head Stud Kit | 247-4203 | 1989-1998 Dodge Cummins 5.9L 12V
New
672036031367
Item #: 247-4203
ARP
USD
463.95
Item #: 247-4203
Condition:
New
Price: $636.13
Sale: $463.95
Save: 27%
Save: $172.18
ARP C Series Cummins Head Stud Kit | 247-4209 | 1985-1990 Cummins C Series 8.3L
New
Item #: 247-4209
ARP
USD
695.95
Item #: 247-4209
Condition:
New
Price: $899.99
Sale: $695.95
Save: 23%
Save: $204.04
ARP C Series Cummins Head Stud Kit | 247-4209 | Cummins C Series 8.3L
New
Item #: 247-4209
USD
599.99
Item #: 247-4209
Condition:
New
ARP Dodge RAM 5.9 & 6.7 Cummins 24V Head Stud Kit | 247-4202 | 1998.5-2023 Dodge RAM Cummins 5.9L / 6.7L
New
Item #: 247-4202
ARP
USD
463.69
Item #: 247-4202
Condition:
New
Price: $499.95
Sale: $463.69
Save: 7%
Save: $36.26
ARP Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Head Stud Kit | 250-4202 | 2003-2007 Ford Powerstroke 6.0L
New
672036032456
Item #: 250-4202
ARP
USD
474.95
Item #: 250-4202
Condition:
New
Price: $549.95
Sale: $474.95
Save: 14%
Save: $75.00
ARP Ford 6.0L Powerstroke M8 Inner Row Head Bolt Kit | 250-4206 | 2003-2007 Ford Powerstroke 6.0L
New
Item #: 250-4206
ARP
USD
44.95
Item #: 250-4206
Condition:
New
Price: $54.95
Sale: $44.95
Save: 18%
Save: $10.00
ARP Ford 6.4L Powerstroke Head Stud Kit | 250-4203 | 2008-2010 Ford Powerstroke 6.4L
New
672036037222
Item #: 250-4203
ARP
USD
559.95
Item #: 250-4203
Condition:
New
Price: $748.50
Sale: $559.95
Save: 25%
Save: $188.55
ARP Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Head Stud Kit | 250-4301 | 2011-2023 Ford Powerstroke 6.7L
New
Item #: 250-4301
ARP
USD
758.95
Item #: 250-4301
Condition:
New
Price: $994.12
Sale: $758.95
Save: 24%
Save: $235.17
ARP Ford 6.9 IDI Head Stud Kit | 150-4069 | 1983-1987 Ford IDI / International 6.9L
New
Item #: 150-4069
ARP
USD
295.00
Item #: 150-4069
Condition:
New
ARP Ford 7.3 Powerstroke Head Stud Kit | 250-4201 | 1993-2003 Ford 7.3L
New
672036031008
Item #: 250-4201
ARP
USD
674.95
Item #: 250-4201
Condition:
New
Price: $855.32
Sale: $674.95
Save: 21%
Save: $180.37
ARP GM 2.8L Duramax Head Stud Kit | 230-4203 | 2015-2022 GM Duramax 2.8L
New
Item #: 230-4203
ARP
USD
294.95
Item #: 230-4203
Condition:
New
Price: $318.25
Sale: $294.95
Save: 7%
Save: $23.30
ARP GM 6.2 & 6.5 Diesel Head Stud Kit | 130-4062 | 1982-2000 GM 6.2L / 6.5L
New
Item #: 130-4062
ARP
USD
299.95
Item #: 130-4062
Condition:
New
Price: $305.00
Sale: $299.95
Save: 2%
Save: $5.05
ARP GM 6.6 Duramax Head Stud Kit | 230-4201 | 2001-2016 GM Duramax 6.6L
New
672036032678
This ARP stud kit for 2001-2007 6.6L Chevy Duramax applications are rated at 220,000 psi tensile strength, and provide the clamping force required to keep cylinder heads from lifting due to higher...
Item #: 230-4201
ARP
USD
619.95
Description: This ARP stud kit for 2001-2007 6.6L Chevy Duramax applications are rated at 220,000 psi tensile strength, and provide the clamping force required to keep cylinder heads from lifting due to higher combustion pressures.
Item #: 230-4201
Condition:
New
Price: $848.10
Sale: $619.95
Save: 27%
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ARP ISL Cummins Head Stud Kit | 247-4210 | 1990-1998 Cummins ISL 8.3 / 8.9L 12V
New
Item #: 247-4210
ARP
USD
695.95
Item #: 247-4210
Condition:
New
Price: $899.99
Sale: $695.95
Save: 23%
Save: $204.04
ARP ISL Cummins Head Stud Kit | 247-4211 | 1999-2008 Cummins ISL 8.9L 24V
New
Item #: 247-4211
ARP
USD
784.95
Item #: 247-4211
Condition:
New
Price: $999.99
Sale: $784.95
Save: 22%
Save: $215.04
ARP 3.9 Cummins 4BT Custom Age 625+ Head Stud Kit | 247-4207 | Cummins 4BT 3.9L
New
Item #: 247-4207
ARP
USD
947.95
Item #: 247-4207
Condition:
New
Price: $1,091.23
Sale: $947.95
Save: 13%
Save: $143.28
ARP Custom Age 625+ Dodge RAM 5.9 & 6.7 Cummins Head Stud Kit | 247-4204 | 1998.5-2023 Dodge RAM Cummins 5.9 / 6.7L 24V
New
Item #: 247-4204
ARP
USD
1230.95
Item #: 247-4204
Condition:
New
Price: $1,632.24
Sale: $1,230.95
Save: 25%
Save: $401.29
ARP Custom Age 625+ 5.9 Cummins 12V Head Stud Kit | 247-4205 | 1989-1998 Dodge Cummins 5.9L 12V
New
Item #: 247-4205
ARP
USD
1335.95
Item #: 247-4205
Condition:
New
Price: $1,654.00
Sale: $1,335.95
Save: 19%
Save: $318.05
ARP Custom Age 625+ Ford 6.0 Powerstroke Head Stud Kit | 250-4205 | 2003-2007 Ford Powerstroke 6.0L
New
672036040949
Item #: 250-4205
ARP
USD
1368.95
Item #: 250-4205
Condition:
New
Price: $1,666.74
Sale: $1,368.95
Save: 18%
Save: $297.79
ARP Custom Age 625+ GM 6.6 Duramax Head Stud Kit | 230-4202 | 2001-2016 GM Duramax 6.6L
New
Item #: 230-4202
ARP
USD
1715.95
Item #: 230-4202
Condition:
New
Price: $2,287.92
Sale: $1,715.95
Save: 25%
Save: $571.97
ARP Custom Age 625+ GM L5P Head Stud Kit | 230-4302 | 2017-2021 GM Duramax 6.6L
New
Item #: 230-4302
ARP
USD
1885.99
Item #: 230-4302
Condition:
New
Price: $1,985.99
Sale: $1,885.99
Save: 5%
Save: $100.00
MAHLE 6.0L Powerstroke Cylinder Long Head Bolts | GS33494 | 2003-2007 Ford Powerstroke 6.0L
New
027067718389
18 Bolts (one side)
2 sets required per engine
Meets or exceeds OE specs
Item #: GS33494
Mahle / Clevite
USD
73.80
Description: 18 Bolts (one side)
2 sets required per engine
Meets or exceeds OE specs
Item #: GS33494
Condition:
New
MAHLE 6.0L Powerstroke Cylinder Short Head Bolts | GS33519 | 2003-2007 Ford Powerstroke 6.0L
New
2 sets required per engine
Meets or exceeds OE specs
OE Cross:
3C3Z-9N517-AA, ES72242, 1818726CQ
Item #: GS33519
Mahle / Clevite
USD
15.80
Description: 2 sets required per engine
Meets or exceeds OE specs
OE Cross:
3C3Z-9N517-AA, ES72242, 1818726CQ
Item #: GS33519
Condition:
New
MAHLE 6.4L Powerstroke Cylinder Long Head Bolts | GS33495 | 2008-2010 Ford Powerstroke 6.4L
New
18 Bolts (one side)
2 sets required per engine
Meets or exceeds OE specs
Item #: GS33495
Mahle / Clevite
USD
73.80
Description: 18 Bolts (one side)
2 sets required per engine
Meets or exceeds OE specs
Item #: GS33495
Condition:
New
MAHLE 7.3L Powerstroke Cylinder Head Bolts | GS33379 | 1994-2003 Ford Powerstroke 7.3L
New
027067369437
18 Bolts (one side)
2 sets required per engine
Cross ref: # F4TZ 6065-A
Meets or exceeds OE specs
Item #: GS33379
Mahle / Clevite
USD
93.81
Description: 18 Bolts (one side)
2 sets required per engine
Cross ref: # F4TZ 6065-A
Meets or exceeds OE specs
Item #: GS33379
Condition:
New
MAHLE Dodge RAM 5.9 & 6.7 Cummins Cylinder Head Bolts | GS33493 | 1989-2013 Dodge RAM Cummins 5.9L / 6.7L
New
027067717177
OE Replacement
Meets or exceeds OE specs
Item #: GS33493
Mahle / Clevite
USD
148.21
Description: OE Replacement
Meets or exceeds OE specs
Item #: GS33493
Condition:
New
MAHLE LB7 / LLY / LBZ / LMM Cylinder Head Bolts | GS33504 | 2001-2010 GM Duramax 6.6L
New
027067724533
18 Bolts (one side)
2 sets required per engine
Meets or exceeds OE specs
Item #: GS33504
Mahle / Clevite
USD
67.86
Description: 18 Bolts (one side)
2 sets required per engine
Meets or exceeds OE specs
Item #: GS33504
Condition:
New
PPE L5P Head Stud Kit | 2017-2024 GM Duramax 6.6L
New
Item #: 118034700
PPE
USD
599.90
Item #: 118034700
Condition:
New
One of the significant advantages of using head studs is their ability to provide uniform and consistent clamping force. Unlike head bolts, which can be prone to variations in torque and preload, head studs offer more reliable and even clamping pressure. This helps distribute the load evenly across the cylinder head and engine block, minimizing the risk of gasket failure or warping of engine components.
Another advantage of head studs is their reusability. Unlike head bolts, which often require replacement after being torqued down, head studs can be reused multiple times. This makes them a cost-effective choice for engines that may require frequent disassembly and reassembly, such as during engine maintenance or performance upgrades.