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Message: [QUOTE="Mdub707, post: 1043326, member: 107"] Just because gaskets blow, doesn't mean it's the studs fault. A stud is a pretty simple device, yet so many people seem confused about their function. First, they all STRETCH. That's how they work. The stretch and that tension put into the stud is what holds everything together. The higher your tensile strength the less stretch you need to obtain a desired clamping force. The higher your tensile strength, the more resistance to stretch you get as well (same meaning, just worded different) which also means they will be less likely to stretch under extreme stress (high temps, high cylinder pressures etc). For most, the standard ARP's are just fine, but there are a lot of factors that go into the job itself as well. The OP's first post says he installed machined heads. A stud is a stud, sure... but they are definitely different. Just need to look at what you're doing, what you plan to do and assess your risk. An extreme stud will resist stretch under really high stress situations vs. the standard ARP. However for those who seem to enjoy over-torquing their studs for some reason, the extremes will be more brittle and likely snap easier. Less room for error there. [/QUOTE]

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