Swapping rocker studs - Need more length?

[dgoodhue]

Re: Swapping rocker studs - Need more length?

I had the same problem with the studs on my vortec heads and contacted ARP with some measurements and they had some 1 off studs in their bins from a custom job that met my needs. Very expensive though.

How much is very expensive? Is relative to the price of studs.

 

[Big Mike]

Re: Swapping rocker studs - Need more length?

I believe it would have cost a couple thousand dollars. Give them a call 1 800 826 3045

 

[dgoodhue]

Re: Swapping rocker studs - Need more length?

I believe it would have cost a couple thousand dollars. Give them a call 1 800 826 3045

Ugghh, I was thinking it was similiar to cost drilling and retapping the hole for english sized studs it might be worthwhile.

 

[sleepy]

Re: Swapping rocker studs - Need more length?

You could have the heads drilled and tapped to install the BBC studs they were talking about earlier. I believe they are a little longer.

 

[RSpengler]

Re: Swapping rocker studs - Need more length?

Just use the washers and be done with it.
-Rob

 

[Loeryder]

Re: Swapping rocker studs - Need more length?

Just use the washers and be done with it.
-Rob

Done, its back together with 3-4 turns on each polylock now.

I think this will be just fine.

ARP tech support was less than helpful regarding questions about running a spacer instead of a guideplate etc.
their advice was to have the heads drilled for the V8 studs and buy new rockers that weren't 3/8".
Uhm ok, I'll get right on that. :tup:

Looks like we might just be winching the truck on the trailer and finishing it in the lot on Thursday night.