TeamCapri
Tech, Repairs, Upgrades => Aftermarket => Topic started by: tsghost on July 26, 2010, 12:24:00 PM
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Looking for a head bolt source.
Where have you guys found them?
Thanks
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Re-using stock bolts is fine, otherwise a set of ARP head studs would do nicely. Can find them on ebay for the 1.6L Miata. Could also try the Mazda/Ford dealer but I suspect it would run the same price / more expensive than the ARP's
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Re-use? Have been told by many that not to re-use.
Can't believe the price on new bolts. Even the ones you suggested on e-bay!
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Some companies such as GM use "TTY" (torque to yield) head bolts which stretch when installed. Mazda to my knowledge does not use TTY bolts in their engines. I wouldn't recommend re-using stock bolts more than 3-4 times, I and many other people have not had issues re-using bolts.
I'm seeing ARP head studs for ~$120 shipped...
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Thanks Rocket.
I will go with re-using the originals.