SB Chevy, water pump short for Chevrolet Stainless Hex Heads

SB Chevy, water pump short for Chevrolet Stainless Hex HeadsARPs timing cover bolts are available in both polished stainless steel or black oxide finish chrome moly. You also can choose between standard hex head bolts or compact 12 point fasteners. Studs are preferred by many Pro engine builders because they eliminate the chance of pinching gaskets and contribute to easier engine assembly. You will note that ARP studs feature a special bullet nose to guide the nut accurately into place. Available in black

optimum reliability can be obtained by employing these rugged chrome moly bolts and studs

The parts are CNC machined from solid aluminum billet (6061) or 1018 mild steel

000 psi and precision machined for optimum thread engagement

Most applications have undercut short bolts that can help eliminate head gasket failures through providing more “stretch” to compensate for the additional compression of gaskets

That’s whythe fastener experts at ARP have developed special bolts that are far superior to OEM hardware

To cure this all-too-common problem

or using a spacer for clearance

valve covers

then allow the nuts to be easily installed without the worry of cross-threading

All critical shear points feature a large radius for improved reliability and maximum load carrying capacity

ARP’s heat-treated 8740 chrome moly wheel studs are a much-needed replacement for any car engaged in oval track or drag racing competition

All Pro Series head bolts have areduced wrenching hex or 12-point head and wide area flange to permit the use of larger diameter valve springs and eliminate theneed for valve train removal during cylinder head retorquing