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ARP Main Stud Kits | Multiple Ford Fitments (154-5603)

ARP Main Stud Kits | Multiple Ford Fitments (154-5603)

SKU:154-5603

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The ARP Main Stud Kits are high-performance fasteners designed to secure engine main caps and prevent cap walk or fretting during operation. Crafted from 8740 chromoly steel and heat-treated in-house to achieve a 190,000 psi tensile-strength rating, these studs provide exceptional strength and durability. The precision J-form threads are rolled after heat treatment, resulting in stronger, more reliable threads compared to standard fasteners. The kits include hardened, parallel-ground washers and high-quality nuts, ensuring a secure and consistent fit. These main stud kits are engineered to enhance engine integrity, especially under high-stress conditions, making them ideal for performance builds and demanding applications.

Designed for multiple Ford applications, these ARP main stud kits are suitable for a range of engine configurations. They serve as a direct replacement for stock fasteners, offering increased clamping force and improved reliability. The kits are suitable for street, track, or racing environments where engine stability is critical. Installation involves replacing the stock main cap bolts with these high-strength studs, washers, and nuts, ensuring a secure fit. Compatibility notes indicate they are intended for specific Ford models, and proper torque specifications should be followed for optimal performance. These studs are an essential upgrade for maintaining engine integrity during high-performance or heavy-duty use.

Overview

Main Stud Kit by ARP

ARP main stud kits help eliminate main cap walk/fretting and protect the threads in your engine block. They include studs made from 8740 chromoly steel and heat-treated in-house to 190,000 psi tensile-strength rating. The precision J-form threads are rolled after heat-treat for much stronger threads than the competition. Kits come complete with hardened parallel-ground washers and high-quality nuts. Add confidence in the strength of your engine build with the ARP main stud kit designed for your application.

Features

  • Main Bolt Style: 4-bolt
  • Fastener Style: Stud
  • Fastener Nut Style: Standard hex
  • Works with Windage Tray: No
  • Fastener Tensile Strength (psi): 190,000 psi
  • Nuts Included: Yes
  • Washers Included: Yes

Benefits

  • Help eliminate main cap walk/fretting
  • Protect the threads in your engine block
  • Made from 8740 chromoly steel
  • Heat-treated in-house to 190,000 psi tensile-strength rating

Please Note: Fits 351 SVO with outer studs. For mains number 2, 3 and 4.

Applications

  • 1968 – 1974 Ford Galaxie
  • 1968 – 1970 Ford Mustang
  • 1969 – 1971 Mercury Cougar
  • 1969 – 1991 Ford Country Squire
  • 1969 – 1970 Ford Fairlane (Americas)
  • 1970 – 1976 Ford Torino
  • 1974 – 1976 Ford Elite
  • 1975 – 1996 Ford E series
  • 1977 – 1979 Ford LTD II
  • 1977 – 1979 Ford Thunderbird
  • 1979 – 1996 Ford Bronco
  • 1979 – 1982 Ford LTD (Americas)
  • 1979 – 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria (After 1982, this engine would only be sold for police sales)
  • 1987 – 1997 Ford F-Series
  • 1977 – 1979 Mercury Cougar (station wagons only)
  • 1978, 1986 – 1991 Mercury Colony Park
  • 1978 – 1982 Mercury Marquis
  • 1986 – 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis
  • 1980 Continental Mark VI
  • 1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R

What's In The Box?

  • 16 - Studs

Warranty

  • Manufacturers Standard Warranty
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