ARP Big Block Chevy 7/16″ w/Alum Block Head Stud Kit

ARP Big Block Chevy 7/16″ w/ Aluminum Block Head Stud Kit

Upgrade the cylinder head hardware on your Big Block Chevrolet engine with a GM aluminum block with the ARP 7/16″ Head Stud Kit. Designed specifically for aluminum-block Big Block Chevy applications, this Pro Series kit provides high-strength ARP studs for secure and consistent cylinder head clamping in performance engine builds, rebuilds and racing applications.

ARP part number 135-4205 is specifically identified as the Big Block Chevy 7/16″ with Aluminum Block Head Stud Kit. ARP’s catalog specifies this kit for GM aluminum blocks with 7/16″ diameter fasteners and identifies it as the version supplied with 12-point nuts. The studs are manufactured from 8740 chrome moly for high-strength cylinder head retention.

Product Features:

• ARP Pro Series Cylinder Head Stud Kit
• Designed for Big Block Chevrolet Engines
• Designed for GM Aluminum Engine Blocks
• 7/16″ Diameter Head Studs
• 8740 Chrome Moly Construction
• 12-Point Nuts
• Stud-Style Cylinder Head Fasteners
• Includes Hardened Parallel Washers
• Designed for Secure and Consistent Cylinder Head Clamping
• Ideal for High-Performance and Racing Engine Builds

Specifications:

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 using a GM aluminum engine block.
• Designed for applications requiring 7/16″ diameter cylinder head studs.
• ARP lists 396, 402, 409, 427, 454, 496, 502 and 572 Big Block Chevrolet engine applications.
• ARP also lists generic Big Block Chevrolet applications.
• This version uses 12-point nuts; ARP 135-4005 is the corresponding 7/16″ aluminum-block kit with hex nuts.
• Uses stud-style fasteners rather than conventional cylinder head bolts.
• This kit should not be treated as a universal Big Block Chevy head stud kit because it is specifically intended for GM aluminum-block applications requiring 7/16″ studs.
• Verify the engine block, cylinder head and fastener diameter before installation.