stock headstuds - high boost
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stock headstuds - high boost
Just wondering who here runs high boost with stock headstud w/ alky....race gas.
-how much boost
-how long have you been running it
-how much boost
-how long have you been running it
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Jkim, what's your question? SlowCar is asking who all runs high boost on alky or race gas with the stock head BOLTS (we don't have stock headstuds - minor technicality).
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I don't think it's the boost that'll kill you, but more the detonation that is more prone at higher boost levels. Those that have had HG issues on stock bolts probably detonated, but they're in a state of denial.
Running ARP's at 23#'s here. lol.
Running ARP's at 23#'s here. lol.
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i spiked 27 and tapered to 24.5ish (stock BOV) that was on about 100 octane. i got a little worried about it so i started calling shops to see what they thought about arp headstuds in my evo IX and they said i dont need them for my level of boost. but this is a really good question and im sure someone with a tone of knowledge will answer it the best.
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It's not so much the boost level to consider. If you run 25psi with the stock turbo the stock head studs should be fine. If your running 25psi with a gt35r or bigger, your running on borrowed time.
Bottom line, the stock head studs work fine with the stock turbo, no matter what kinda boost it's pushing. If you upgrade your turbo, ARP head studs should be used.
Bottom line, the stock head studs work fine with the stock turbo, no matter what kinda boost it's pushing. If you upgrade your turbo, ARP head studs should be used.