dave88sw Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Hi, I'm in the process of rebuilding my 3.9V8, i want to use ARP head studs but i can't find anyone with any stock at the moment. Does anybody know of someone who stocks them? I've tried Real Steel, Rimmer Bros, V8Tuner and lots of the other generic ARP dealers. They're all currently out of stock but i could really do with getting the heads on soon and don't really want to use bolts. Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Thats a surprise. I would have gone to Real Steel. I do think however, they are winding down on the Rover V8 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave88sw Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 Sorry, i didn't word that very well, Real Steel would normally have them but they're out of stock for at least 2 weeks. I've asked them to contact me when they come in and if necessary i'll wait but I really would like to get this build moving. I just wondered if there was anyone i'd forgotten that might have them in stock. Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrovernuts Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 You could try John Eales, JE Motors or V8 Developments as they are bound to have them. Toby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrycol Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 If you are not aware of it, there are two kits - one for the original Buick 215 which is generally used for the 3.5 RV8 and the later kit for the 3.9 on - it is ARP Number 157-4301. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave88sw Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 Thank you very much for the suggestions, john eales has some in stock so I've ordered a set. I was aware there are 2 kits but I believe they're interchangeable? Only difference being the Buick kit has the extra 4 studs for 14 bolt heads. Mines a bit of a mix, being a 14 bolt block but with 10 bolt heads so I can use composite gaskets. Thanks again Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrycol Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Well no - there is more to it - threads are longer in the later kit. Just buy the correct kit for your engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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