I have a stud kit available now for any year 13B. The studs are made from aircraft quality forged steel. The threads are hot rolled, not cut. Then tensil strength is 195000 psi, and they are beyond a grade 8. I am not sure what they will be torqued to, as I don't have a set in yet, but 80-90 ft lbs is my guess. No maching is required, price is $320+ shipping.

Are these just engine studs?

Interested in studs.

We are talking about the studs "keeping the engine togheter ", right ?,send me an pm . interested.

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Have you determined a proper torque value for these?



If not I propose the following solution:



1. Obtain some Pressure Sensitve Tape (used to verify torque values)

2. Torque together a stock keg and disassemble to measure the values

3. NOW, install the suds and experiment with different torque vlaues to obtain the same pressure tape reading as a stock tension bolt setup.

[quote name='banzaitoyota' date='Jun 30 2005, 11:07 AM']Have you determined a proper torque value for these?



If not I propose the following solution:



1. Obtain some Pressure Sensitve Tape (used to verify torque values)

2. Torque together a stock keg and disassemble to measure the values

3. NOW, install the suds and experiment with different torque vlaues to obtain the same pressure tape reading as a stock tension bolt setup.


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They aren't finished yet, the company making them is going to test them to determine the correct amount of torque.



Comitatus, yes these are engine studs. Instead of the Stock Tension bolts, its a stud kit.



Studs provide better clamping because instead of twisting bolts, you actually stretch the studs at each end. Not to mention engine fasteners should be replaced after each use.

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[quote name='1Revvin7' date='Jul 2 2005, 12:28 AM']Studs provide better clamping because instead of twisting bolts, you actually stretch the studs at each end. Not to mention engine fasteners should be replaced after each use.


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Mint!



This is for the entire engine round correct, and the front iron is threaded, right?



So I take it you thread the studs in by hand and then use nuts on the opposite end? Or am I completely off base here..







Excuse me I don't do teardowns as often as you to say for sure how you would assemble this kit.. Forgive any misunderstanding on my part...





Let me know though!

lets see some pics homeboy.