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 Cooper S Rod Bolt Alternative ARP Cheap!

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 Posted: Mar 30, 2017 08:02AM
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Not that I know of for the head studs...  not too many engines use 3/8 studs for heads!  While the price of the ARP kit seems high, they actually cost less than a full set of new stock studs .... and of course the ARP kit includes the rocker pedestal studs and all needed nuts and washers.

 Posted: Mar 30, 2017 07:23AM
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Is there a similar parts compatibility for the head studs for a 1275 A+? Would love to source a cheap set of ARP head studs

 Posted: Mar 29, 2017 01:01PM
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make sure you note that the price is per bolt, so be sure to order enough.

 Posted: Mar 29, 2017 09:01AM
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I ordered a set............The shipping cost more than the bolts did.......................

Mini's are like buses they come along in a bunch

 Posted: Mar 29, 2017 08:09AM
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Indeed!  I've often pointed out how ARP is a "Parts Bin", from which all sorts of "kits" are built.  This is disappointing for folks who imagine ARP technicians come to work to build studs for our A-series engines! 

Recently helping a customer understand why the ARP main stud set for A+ engines REQUIRES modifications to the main caps and/or the transmission case and/or the studs themselves....  explained that I recognized the studs in the kit as small block Chevrolet head studs!

 Posted: Mar 28, 2017 02:09AM
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That is super cheap.

I have used ARP 155-6002 Ford FE (big block) bolts in Cooper S rods for years. Fit straight in, no mods needed.

Under 1/2 the price of an ARP Cooper S set here in Oz, and you get 16 bolts not 8!

Kevin G

1360 power- Morris 1300 auto block, S crank & rods, Russell Engineering RE282 sprint cam, over 125HP at crank, 86.6HP at the wheels @7000+.

 Posted: Mar 27, 2017 08:36PM
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priced each, but still. These are cheap! same size as mini ones for the Cooper S small journal rods.

//www.speedwaymotors.com/Garage-Sale-ARP-Chevy-350-3-8-Inch-Rod-Bolts,67375.html