Description
ARP Big Block Chevy 1/2″ w/ Aluminum Block Head Stud Kit
Upgrade the cylinder head hardware on your Big Block Chevrolet engine with an aluminum block with the ARP 1/2″ Head Stud Kit. Designed specifically for aluminum-block Big Block Chevy applications requiring 1/2″ cylinder head studs, this kit provides high-quality ARP fasteners for secure and consistent cylinder head clamping in performance engine builds, rebuilds and racing applications.
ARP part number 135-4206 is specifically identified as the Big Block Chevy 1/2″ with Aluminum Block Head Stud Kit. ARP categorizes this kit under Cylinder Head – Head and lists it for a broad range of traditional Big Block Chevrolet engine applications. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Product Features:
- ARP Cylinder Head Stud Kit
- Designed for Big Block Chevrolet Engines
- Designed for Aluminum Engine Block Applications
- 1/2″ Head Stud Configuration
- Stud-Style Cylinder Head Fasteners
- High-Quality ARP Fastener Construction
- Designed for Cylinder Head Retention
- Provides Secure and Consistent Cylinder Head Clamping
- Ideal for Performance Engine Builds and Rebuilds
- Suitable for High-Performance and Racing Applications
Specifications:
| Manufacturer | ARP (Automotive Racing Products) |
| Part Number | 135-4206 |
| Product Type | Cylinder Head Stud Kit |
| Fastener Type | Stud |
| Stud Size | 1/2″ |
| Block Type | Aluminum Block |
| Engine Family | Chevrolet Big Block |
| Fastener Location | Cylinder Head |
ARP Engine Applications:
- Chevrolet – Generic – Big Block
- 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 engines with an aluminum engine block.
- Designed for applications requiring 1/2″ cylinder head studs.
- ARP officially lists 396, 402, 409, 427, 454, 496, 502 and 572 Big Block Chevrolet applications.
- ARP also lists generic Big Block Chevrolet applications.
- Uses stud-style fasteners rather than conventional cylinder head bolts.
- Designed to secure the cylinder heads to the engine block.
- This kit should not be treated as a universal Big Block Chevy head stud kit because it is specifically intended for aluminum-block applications requiring 1/2″ studs.
- Verify the engine block, cylinder head and 1/2″ fastener configuration before installation.





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