When do you need heavy duty head studs?

[jermzfree]

I am putting an rcc stage 1 kit in my 02 and am going to make 6lbs of boost. I have my engine in a hundred pieces and considering going with heavy duty head studs, in the event down the road I want to add an water/methanol injection and crank up the boost. At what boost threshold do heavy duty studs become a good idea to have? Do you also need to upgrade the crank case bolts as well?

 

[turbo11]

I put RCC stage1 kit on my 06, left it stock, and playing around with it leaving work one night I blew the head gasket, if you have it apart now, it's the best time to go ahead and put head studs in, the stock ones will stretch.

 

[Spkrdctr]

Don't try to save money on a turbo job. Goldenchild can help you out. There a lot of "must have" pieces and he can tell you what they are. I know you need stainless valves but there is a lot more. Good Luck!

 

[turbo11]

Talk to Frank at Powerhouse, he'll tell you what is needed, and he won't try to sell you anything you don't need, he's also a sponsor on here.

 

[jermzfree]

There a lot of "must have" pieces and he can tell you what they are. I know you need stainless valves but there is a lot more. Good Luck!

Your thinking of the 08's+ but I am getting the valves re-cut with a 5 angle cut instead of oem 2 angle. It was explained to me that this helps dissipate heat, reducing the risk of predetonation. Edges can heat up easier and faster.

 

[OZBooster]

I don't like changing the valve seat from std, they seem to last forever if left alone ,

for basic boost build , my list would be studs,cometic gasket, spacerplate(maybe only .040 for low boost), valve springs, ceramic coat the pistons,
that would get you a very safe 6-8 psi if tuned right

 

[jermzfree]

I don't like changing the valve seat from std, they seem to last forever if left alone ,

for basic boost build , my list would be studs,cometic gasket, spacerplate(maybe only .040 for low boost), valve springs, ceramic coat the pistons,
that would get you a very safe 6-8 psi if tuned right

How much of a compression drop would a .04 spacer give?

 

[jermzfree]

I don't like changing the valve seat from std, they seem to last forever if left alone ,

for basic boost build , my list would be studs,cometic gasket, spacerplate(maybe only .040 for low boost), valve springs, ceramic coat the pistons,
that would get you a very safe 6-8 psi if tuned right

Im also having the piston edges rounded off slightly. Sharp edges heat up faster.

 

[jermzfree]

I am planning on getting a conservative tune prob a little rich. I have no intentions of taking it to the track, purly a street bike.

 

[draggin-accord]

per an email convo i had w/ frank about a week ago:

"A Stage One Turbo kit makes for a great all-around street bike- one that you can commute with daily, or even take to the track once in a while. Although you could bolt it directly onto your stock motor, I would recommend that you do not. For a budget-minded customer, I would recommend at least cylinder studs and a spacer plate. Additionally, a high-output oil pump gear (which also spins the water pump faster) would be a plus, as would a welded clutch mod and some stronger springs, along with a slave support.
That combination right there will get you 260+ rear wheel on pump fuel, and a reliable, everyday, fun bike"

 

[outlawbusa]

Good luck with the head stud mod

Let us know if you decide to do it

 

[Pit Bull 13]

Yup talk to Frank At PowerHouse. he has my Bike and Is Doing My Turbo Build

 

[jermzfree]

Studs on the way. 150 smackeroos lighter in the old wallet. Thank you Frank and others for the advice!