Hi I am after some ARP head studs and bolts for the flywheel if such things exist , anyone know the best or cheapest place for them ? Cheers
i'd heard the same and it wouldnt suprise me. bit like vr metal ended plug leads. 130 from vw or 62 for a galaxy VR. and my ford dealer were out of stock so they got them from vw dealer lol!!
This page has some part numbers for ford arp hardware that can be used... Don't know if they are cheaper though.
Just searched and you can get the Ford 302 (pn ARP 154-6002 set of 16) for $57.95 yet the vw ones (pn ARP 104-6004 set of 8) for $117.88 Go figure...
I don't think they're exactly the same. Someone on here was selling them not so long ago, but I think they'd had a minor modification to make them fit, and if you get 16 bolts, it's probably for a V8. Did a search and found the ad. http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=146105&highlight=ARP+Ford
Not sure if this is them, but the ARP part number is close - I'd be surprised if the VW part was 5/16" thread though http://www.realsteel.co.uk/
Yes they are for the V8 motor. Just need to grind a little off the head of the bolt for it to fit right in by all accounts. 1/3 the price (and 10 mins with a dremel) for double the hardware. That works for me. http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=ARP-154-6002
Well he's basically getting his eight for free - but whoever buys them will save 70 over buying the vw ones... So yes & no...
Depends if he got hit for duty, what the exchange rate was, and what he paid for delivery. At the end of the day, the fair price is whatever someone is willing to pay.
Sorry about the thread revival, but can anyone recommend a supplier for 16v ARP headbolts and a good head gasket?
I always use the GSF metal laminate gaskets for 20, work great and haven't had one fail. As for headbolts, I've seen better prices in the states. IPG will even put a cheaper price on the box for customs to see if you want to go down that route.
I'm happy to buy head gaskets from GSF / Euro / other motor factors. Elring, Reinz or Coopers Payen would be fine in terms of brands. Try TSR for ARP stuff? I think I've read that they're cheap for diff bolt kits.
I got my diff bolts from TSR, head bolts I think we're direct from USA? The prices seem to not differ from one UK supplier to the next, but TSR might do a discount for club members? Worth an ask.
i got my 16V ones from Integrated Engineering 16v http://www.intengineering.com/arp-undercut-head-stud-kit-for-vw-16v-engines 8v ones http://www.intengineering.com/arp-head-stud-kit-for-vw-8v-engines
Old thread fun, i bought one set , gave them to my mate for his build so now after another set so will use the above links , cheers !
Bump, is the use of the ford bolts ok for 9a block, found some here for 69 and a head stud (undercut) set for 144 from same place.
