ARP head studs

[SamW]

I know the stock head studs on the 6.0 arent really up to the job when it comes to adding power to the engine. Ive got a chip exhaust intake and intercooler and am starting to think that before adding any more power I should replace these to make sure nothing breaks or overheats on the highway. I was just wondering, first how big of a job is it and also is it something I could do or is a shop better suited to do the work? Also, if any of you have had a shop do the work, what did you pay in labor?

[NBhunter80]

Apparently it is a big job. I'm waiting until the day I blow a head gasket before installing head studs on mine. No sense in dropping a couple grand on labor if not yet needed. But they are going to be installed some day, that's for sure. But unless I was already opening things up for head gasket, injectors, etc I wouldnt pay all that money just to put the studs in.

[ebusa]

Originally Posted by NBhunter80

Apparently it is a big job. I'm waiting until the day I blow a head gasket before installing head studs on mine. No sense in dropping a couple grand on labor if not yet needed. But they are going to be installed some day, that's for sure. But unless I was already opening things up for head gasket, injectors, etc I wouldnt pay all that money just to put the studs in.

Agreed!!