Valve Cover Stud Kit for Cast Aluminum Covers Stud kit Black Oxide - Hex Head

Valve Cover Stud Kit for Cast Aluminum Covers Stud kit 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,

You will also note that ARP offers specially undercut studs forseveral engines

000 psi tensile strength

and designed for use in competition engines

Precision rolled threads prevent galling while promoting more consistent torque loading

Nuts not included

and female O-ring types

000 psi bolts that let you exert maximum clamping force

Complete with washers

The tremendous shock loads generated at launch by most any drag racing vehicle equipped with today’s sticky tire compounds or the acceleration and deceleration of oval track cars put considerable strain on the ring gear

Both are nominally rated at 180

All High Performance Series bolts are 180

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