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Can I mix head studs and head bolts?

Posted By: fig426

Can I mix head studs and head bolts? - 05/26/09 09:22 PM

If you have seen the other posts, I blew the head gaskets in the 416 T/A with eddy heads. It is a restored car just with a nice 416 in it. Can I put studs to replace the bolts that are under the valve covers and use the bolts on the outside of the head to keep the restored look, or do I have to use all bolts or all studs?
Posted By: Dodgem

Re: Can I mix head studs and head bolts? - 05/26/09 09:26 PM

Why not?? tight is tight!
Posted By: Tig

Re: Can I mix head studs and head bolts? - 05/26/09 10:05 PM

I was always led to believe that studs gave a better clamping force than bolts if both were tightend to the same torque.
Posted By: Bigcube

Re: Can I mix head studs and head bolts? - 05/26/09 10:26 PM

I used bolts under the ex ports for header clearance issues with iron heads. I don't think a couple of studs in the middle will help against blowing gaskets
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