Valve Cover Stud Kit for Cast Aluminum Covers Stud kit, Dart, Brodix, B&B Black Oxide - Hex Head

Valve Cover Stud Kit for Cast Aluminum Covers Stud kit, Dart, Brodix, B&B Black Oxide - Hex HeadTo ensure proper sealing of valve covers, ARP manufactures a variety of special application specific bolt and stud kits. Many professional engine builders prefer to use studs because of their ability to properly position the gasket and guide the cover into position. ARP offers studs and bolts in a choice of chrome moly steel with a black oxide finish or polished ARP Stainless. You have a choice between conventional hex head bolts and nuts or compact,

while the compact head is easily accessed

000 psi tensilestrength material and proprietary (ARP2000®) 220

Kits come complete with flat washers

The studs are manufactured from 8740 chrome moly steel

This helps prevent blown head gaskets

thread pitch to thread pitch

You also can choose between standard hex head bolts or compact 12-point fasteners

Cycle testing hows ARP High Performance rod bolts to be nearly five times more reliable than stock bolts

You will note that ARP studs feature a special “bullet nose” to guide the nut accurately into place

The Pro Series bolts

The popular High Performance Series is rated at 180

heat-treating to 190