I have a d16z6 turbo and i need to put head studs in because im lifting the head. I was told to get APR studs but im not sure if there is diffrent sizes or anything specific i need to get? Also does anyone know a good place to buy them?

 

Here's where I got mine:



here's their catalog

 

why are studs better than bolts?

 

I have a brand new set of ARP head studs I will sell you. I ordered an extra set and just never returned them. I will give you a couple bucks off, so I know you wont find a better deal anywhere else. Let me know if your interested.

Oh and your head is not lifting, so don't think the ARP head studs will help you. Your blowing head gaskets because the sleeves are walking/shifting under heavy load. You will need to back yout timing down to fix the problem... it's all about timing.

Here is a good thread to read with more info.

http://www.evans-tuning.com/viewtopic.php?t=762

Here is another thread. Pay attention to TurbodCX's reply on the 2nd page.

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1086958

 

what should i back the timing down too? when i first put the turbo on i retarted the timing 4 deg. should it be more then that or less?

 

Are all D head studs the same?, if they are BBKA I'll pick those up from you.

 

only one of them are in different length.
head bolt goes with the head

 

How exactly are head studs installed?

Do you just handtighten in the stud, then put one nut 1/2"down and then follow that with another one until it goes ontop of the stud and then when you keep spinning the top one on a wrench, the bottom one prevents it from going down so the whole stud will just continue turning in?

Just go until the stud bottoms out? Take off the nut, drop on the head and then torque them down?

Correct?

 

No, but close. You have the right idea, but you need to take both nuts off if you are using the double nut method to thread the studs in. Or you can thread them in the block using a stud socket. Then apply the supplied arp moly lube on the threads, drop on the washer and 12 point nut, and torque the head in the proper sequence. Oh and make sure you use the arp torque spec not the honda head bolt spec.