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Old 01-09-2020, 11:53 AM   #25
Russ/40
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Default Re: High compression head choice.

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Originally Posted by Smitty View Post
Question: I believe the 6:1 head is a little thicker than the stock and 5:1 head. If that is the case what studs would be used with 6:1 head? I know grade 8 but what length? A friend installed a 6:1 head on his engine and the nuts would barely go all the way on the stud..
The 6-1 Snyder head uses the same length studs. I used the grade 8 studs and the nuts sat right where they should be. Washers will be a problem, they are only for aluminum heads.
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