Originally Posted by
Omniscient
That's exactly what happend. I'm not sure how it happend though. They are the correct studs. I contacted lightningmotorsports.com earlier tonight because they sell individual ARP hardware.
I might just reuse my stock head studs for now until I get some new ARP hardware, but I don't want to shell out another 50$ for a new headgasket. I'd have to change that right once I pull the head studs out?'
I was so incredibly pissed off earlier, but it's not that big of a deal. I'll just finish the minor shit like putting the axles and wheels back on tomorrow and bag the motor to keep shit out.
Do not use stock used studs that your gonna be boostin on especially after they have already experienced abuse from your last setup & all the positive crank case pressure that was trying to lift the head.
did u use the washers like you were supposed to?
you can still use the head gasket, u shouldn't have damaged that in anyway what so ever.
u can call me tonight if u need to discuss this, i'll be up till at least 12, i'm out here in the garage powder coating...