Had to choose between a full rebuild or a drop-in crate motor for a 6.0 Powerstroke that came in last month.

Went with the rebuild because the customer wanted to keep costs under $5k and we found the block was still good, but now I'm wondering if anyone has a go-to source for aftermarket head studs that won't break the bank.

3 comments

3 Comments

piper_garcia2328d ago

What's the point of doing all that work if the heads just lift again? Seen it happen with bargain studs. Saving a couple hundred now could cost the whole job later. Just get the ARPs and sleep at night.

abby_murphy28d ago

Sleep at night" is the goal. My wallet just has really bad insomnia.

matthew_walker28d ago

Won't break the bank" for head studs on a 6.0 is a funny goal. Those engines are famous for blowing head gaskets with the stock bolts. If you're already in there doing a rebuild to save money, skimping on the one part that fixes the main flaw seems backwards. A cheap set might not hold the torque any better than the originals. You just did all that labor, so maybe the bank needs a little breaking for the right ARP studs.