SKU: ARP235-4516
UPC: 672036046439
MPN: 235-4516
The BBC Head Stud Kit 6pt w/Merlin Cylinder Heads provides the fastening reliability that serious big-block Chevy builders need for high-performance applications. This kit is designed for use with Merlin cylinder heads, ensuring that builders can achieve the necessary clamping force for both high-boost forced induction and naturally aspirated setups.
Constructed from premium alloy steel and treated to meet Class 170 strength specifications, these 6-point head studs offer superior clamping load consistency and cycle strength. The design distributes load across a larger surface area compared to traditional 12-point studs, minimizing galling and thread stripping during installation and thermal cycling.
This kit is essential for builders looking to upgrade their Merlin cylinder head equipped BBC engines, especially when planning for power adders or significant cubic-inch increases. Each stud comes with hardened washers and precision-manufactured nuts, making it a complete system for reliable head gasket sealing.
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