ARP Big Block w/Brodix Alum Block w/Dart Pro 1s or 360s Heads, Head Stud Kit

ARP Big Block Chevy w/ Brodix Aluminum Block & Dart Pro 1 or 360 Heads Head Stud Kit

Upgrade the cylinder head hardware on your Big Block Chevrolet engine equipped with a Brodix aluminum block and Dart Pro 1 or 360 cylinder heads with the ARP Head Stud Kit. Designed specifically for this aftermarket Big Block Chevy combination, this kit provides high-strength ARP studs for secure and consistent cylinder head clamping in high-performance and racing engine builds.

ARP part number 135-4303 is specifically identified as the Big Block Chevy with Brodix Aluminum Block with Dart Pro 1 or 360 Heads Head Stud Kit. ARP specifies 200,000 PSI, 7/16″ diameter head studs for this kit. When installed using ARP Ultra-Torque Fastener Assembly Lubricant, ARP specifies tightening the nuts in three equal steps to a final torque of 80 ft-lbs.

Product Features:

• ARP Cylinder Head Stud Kit
• Designed for Big Block Chevrolet Engines
• Designed for Brodix Aluminum Engine Blocks
• Designed for Dart Pro 1 or Dart 360 Cylinder Heads
• 7/16″ Diameter Head Studs
• 200,000 PSI Fastener Rating
• Stud-Style Cylinder Head Fasteners
• High-Strength ARP Fastener Construction
• Designed for Secure and Consistent Cylinder Head Clamping
• Ideal for High-Performance and Racing Engine Builds

Specifications:

ARP Engine Applications:

• Chevrolet – Big Block – Brodix
• Chevrolet – Big Block – Dart
• Chevrolet – Big Block – 396
• Chevrolet – Big Block – 402
• Chevrolet – Big Block – 409
• Chevrolet – Big Block – 427
• Chevrolet – Big Block – 454
• Chevrolet – Big Block – 496
• Chevrolet – Big Block – 502
• Chevrolet – Big Block – 572
• Chevrolet – Big Block – Generic

Fitment Notes:

• Designed specifically for Big Block Chevrolet applications using a Brodix aluminum engine block with Dart Pro 1 or Dart 360 cylinder heads.
• ARP lists Chevrolet Big Block Brodix and Dart applications.
• ARP also lists 396, 402, 409, 427, 454, 496, 502 and 572 Big Block Chevrolet engine applications.
• Uses 7/16″ diameter cylinder head studs rated at 200,000 PSI.
• ARP specifies installing the studs into the block hand tight only.
• If the cylinder head studs protrude into a water jacket, ARP specifies using ARP Thread Sealer on the block-side threads.
• ARP specifies a final torque of 80 ft-lbs with ARP Ultra-Torque, reached in three equal steps using the manufacturer’s recommended torque sequence.
• This kit should not be treated as a universal Big Block Chevy head stud kit because it is specifically configured for a Brodix aluminum block with Dart Pro 1 or 360 cylinder heads.
• Verify the exact Brodix block and Dart cylinder head combination before installation.