ARP cylinder head bolt kit....

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ARP cylinder head bolt kit....

By stockd15
- Wed Dec 10, 2008 3:16 pm #82933 I am gonna replace my head gasket and would like to use new arp head studs/ bolts when i put it back together. I did search various websites even summitt and came up with nothing. Anyone have any part numbers. Or would i be better off just buying oem ones? Its for a 95 D15. Thanks
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By d-mon
- Wed Dec 10, 2008 5:57 pm #82950 if your not going to boost it, than no need for the ARPs.
btw, i would not recommend boosting d15s unless they are d15b vtec because of the rods.
my Haynes manual recommends you use new head bolts when you change your head gasket.
for new OEM head bolts try Majestec Honda, price is 7.02 each:
Part# 944542 BOLT-WASHER (10X140)

here is an ebay link for the ARPs:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Ac ... 240%3A1318
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By teal_dx
- Wed Dec 10, 2008 8:45 pm #82974 The auction is for D15/D16z6

I don't know that they will fit the D15b7. I bought a set that was for D16z6 back in 2002 and only 8/10 studs fit the D15b7 block. I remember the back left corner wouldn't thread in far enough.

ARP could have changed the design since then too though, to make them more compatible.

If you can be sure the stud kit will fit then it is the way to go, even if you aren't boosted. If you plan on keeping your setup for a while they will pay for them selves. Remember that Majestic is cheaper than your local dealership but they add in a handling fee and shipping fee.
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By d-mon
- Wed Dec 10, 2008 9:48 pm #82988 i was posting more for examples than actual purchases.
i wasn't sure about those ARP's but mine say they are for the z6 on the box. i would verify with the seller before buying anything.
and Majestic prices + shipping is still usually cheaper than your local dealer, if he even has it in stock.
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By LowTEC-Derbo
- Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:03 am #83043 for the price of brand new bolts, its a little more expensive to go with ARP.

I got mine from tunerschoice.com Dont know if they have a non vtec d series model.
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By 94dxcoupeee
- Thu Dec 11, 2008 6:09 am #83065 i would personally go with arp because you can use them more than once.
the oem are one time use. for the price they're worth it plus when you do boost it'll be worth it. i've got a buddy with a d15b (non vtec) that's boosted (10 psi daily 15 track on stock internals) and runnin on 2 years now so if you do everything right you should be good. in my opinion i'd go arp. i've used them and had no complaints as well. def. worth the money
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By 94dxcoupeee
- Thu Dec 11, 2008 6:11 am #83066 and teal the reason the z6 bolts wouldn't fit is because those two are dif. lengths. that's the only dif. in z6 and b7 bolts. just those two ftw
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By d-mon
- Thu Dec 11, 2008 6:32 am #83070 i checked my box of ARPs and has same ARP part # as the one shown in the link.
according to Majestic Honda, the head bolts in a D16Z6 are the same part # as in a D15B7.
head bolts for D16y have a different part #.

ARP for D15/D16z = 208-4301
ARP for D16Y = 208-4305
ARP's are good becuase you can use them over again.
like if you destroy your block you can use them for your next motor.

i got my ARPs from fj distributors
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By biretsu89
- Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:10 am #83080 arp all the way for the reason as stated above.... lets say you have a problem with the head and need to take it off.... arp bolts can be re used.... worth paying for them..
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By ohDirka
- Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:48 pm #83168 the b7 has stretchable studs so its not recommended to reuse them unless you over torque them...I found this out after replacing 3 head gaskets

By stockd15
- Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:50 am #83198 i really want to get the arp's but if i get the arp's what will i use for the two that dont fit?
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