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: Head studs?


durydeek_88
04-20-2009, 05:22 PM
How many horse will factory head bolts/studs withstand?

dye4metal
04-20-2009, 10:46 PM
its more by boost. some people wont take it over 50-60psi with out them.

durydeek_88
04-20-2009, 10:54 PM
planning on 550-580 horse with 30-34 # of boosties:D


Am i ok

dansdieselp
04-20-2009, 11:33 PM
You should be fine. I'm at 35psi and 523hp. and still doing fine. Timing is also another thing that pops head gaskets.

durydeek_88
04-22-2009, 12:01 AM
Its going to see mark and larry at danville as soon as i get all my instalation work done. I've been told by many that I will be safe and love marks tuning.