Which ARP head studs for 6.0 Powerstroke?

The ARP 250-4202 Head Studs are a must-have upgrade for your 03-07 Ford 6.0L Powerstroke. These extra heavy Duty studs are rated at 220,000 psi tensile strength and provide the clamping force required to keep your 6.0L Powerstrokes cylinder heads from lifting due to higher combustion pressures.

Are head studs better than head bolts?

In other words, head studs are better suited for high-performance vehicles with greater power requirements, while head bolts are more practical for personal, everyday automobiles. Therefore, it would be inaccurate to conclude that one type of fastener is categorically superior to the other.

What does it take to BulletProof a 6.0 Powerstroke?

The fine folks at BulletProof Diesel define 6.0L Power Stroke as being “bulletproofed” when it has at least four of the five main problem areas addressed. These five areas are: Oil cooler, EGR cooler, head studs, fuel injection control module (FICM), and water pump.

How much does it cost to replace a head gasket on a 6.0 Powerstroke?

The Best in Auto Repair Labor costs are estimated between $1,479 and $1,866 while parts are priced between $1,501 and $1,537.

How long does a head gasket take on a 6.0 Powerstroke?

The full job takes most respectable shops 18 to 22 hours to perform (Ford bills the job at 23 hours) and will typically cost between $4,000 and $5,000 before it’s all said and done.

Are ARP head studs worth it?

Studs are typically considered better because they’re less likely to twist while being torqued. This lack of twist, compared to bolts, yields a more consistent torque loading. Bolts are less expensive and easier to use in installations where there are clearance issues that would preclude studs.

How many times can ARP head studs be used?

As long as the fasteners have been installed and torqued correctly, and show no visible signs of damage, they can be re-used. If they show any signs of thread galling or corrosion, they should be replaced. In the case of rod bolts, if any of them have taken a permanent set and have stretched by .

Can you reuse ARP head studs 6.0 Powerstroke?

Are ARP bolts and studs re-usable? Yes. As long as the fasteners have been installed and torqued correctly, and show no visible signs of damage, they can be re-used. If they show any signs of thread galling or corrosion, they should be replaced.

What does it cost to BulletProof a 6.0 Powerstroke?

around $3000-$3500
Bulletproof Diesel insists on their oil cooler. They say it lowers temperatures and prevents premature failures of the EGR cooler and injectors. And they’re right. But those benefits come in around $3000-$3500 installed!