Why Switch to Header Studs?
Because bolts are convenient… until they aren’t.
Studs allow the header to slide into place cleanly, while providing more consistent clamping force and reducing the chance of stripped threads or uneven sealing.
ARP 100-1402 header stud kit SBC chrome moly – Key Features
- Chrome Moly Steel Construction
Extremely strong and designed to handle high heat and stress without stretching. - Black Oxide Finish
Provides corrosion resistance and a clean, low-profile look. - 12-Point Nuts Included
Easier access in tight engine bays with more precise torque application. - Stud Design Advantage
Improves header alignment and reduces thread wear in the cylinder head. - Set of 12
Ideal for Small Block Chevy header applications.
ARP’s premium grade header stud kit is a superb choice to facilitate the installation of your vehicle’s exhaust headers. To take care of a reputation for “zero defects”, make certain optimum quality regulate, and produce fasteners of exceptionally top quality,
Vehicle Fitment
- Small Block Chevy (SBC) Engines
- 283
- 305
- 327
- 350
Perfect for:
- Performance builds
- Turbo or high-heat setups
- Street and track applications
If you’re running an SBC, this is the smarter way to mount headers.
ARP controls all aspects of the manufacturing process, performing all operations in-house where they are able to be closely monitored. ARP takes atypical steps to produce the very finest products of their kind in the marketplace lately.
Why It Matters
Traditional header bolts often lead to:
- Loosening from heat cycles
- Stripped threads in the cylinder head
- Difficult installation and alignment
The ARP 100-1402 stud kit solves all of that with stronger materials and better design, ensuring secure clamping and long-term reliability.
Installation Notes
- Thread studs into the head finger-tight (don’t overdo it)
- Use anti-seize for high-heat applications
- Torque nuts evenly across all studs
Translation: install once, stop fighting your headers forever.
Manufactured from heat treated 8740 chrome moly steel with a black oxide finish, these studs are rated at 170,000 psi tensile strength, which is substantially stronger than Grade 8 hardware. The 3/8″ diameter studs have a 1.670 overall length, and the 12 piece set comes complete with premium-quality washers and compact 12-point style nuts which can be great for tight, hard-to-reach areas.
Premium grade stud kit to facilitate installation of exhaust headers
Rated at 170,000 PSI, which is considerably stronger than Grade 8 hardware
Studs are 3/8″ in diameter and have a 1.670 overall length; 12 pieces
Manufactured from black oxide finished chrome moly steel
Nuts are compact 12-point style, and premium-quality washers are included
Final Verdict
The ARP 100-1402 Header Stud Kit is a major upgrade over traditional bolts, especially for Small Block Chevy builds. Better alignment, better clamping, and way less frustration.
Because once you go studs… you don’t go back.
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