ARP : head bolt vs stud. 7M-GE auto.

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Doing a stock rebuild on my 1987 7M-GE auto. New eagle forged rods, bearings etc. Which is better arp head bolts or arp head stud? Driftmotion is saying head studs are better than the head bolts. I just want to hear what you guys have to say. I'm not adding any power just a stock "boring" build to get it running smooth again.
 

Asterix

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For your GE, ARP bolts will do just fine, torqued to 75ft-lb. In fact, the stock head bolts will also be fine at 70ft-lb (IIRC). Studs are better than bolts, in general, giving a more predictable preload than bolts.