ARP Big Block Chevy Bowtie, Dart Mrln Exhaust Head Stud Kit – 8 STUDS ONLY

ARP Big Block Chevy Bowtie / Dart Merlin Exhaust Head Stud Kit – 8 Studs Only

Upgrade the exhaust-side cylinder head hardware on your Big Block Chevrolet engine with compatible Bowtie, Dart or World Products/Merlin cylinder head applications with the ARP Exhaust Head Stud Kit. This application-specific kit contains 8 cylinder head studs only and is intended for the exhaust-side head fastener locations rather than as a complete cylinder head stud kit.

ARP part number 235-4306 is officially identified as the Big Block Chevy Bowtie, Dart Merlin Exhaust Head Stud Kit – 8 Studs Only. ARP categorizes this kit under Cylinder Head – Head and lists applications for Chevrolet Big Block Dart, World and World Products configurations, along with generic Big Block Chevrolet applications.

Product Features:

• ARP Cylinder Head Stud Kit
• Designed for Big Block Chevrolet Applications
• Designed for Bowtie / Dart / Merlin-Type Applications
• Exhaust-Side Cylinder Head Studs Only
• Includes 8 Studs Only
• 7/16″ Diameter Head Studs
• 200,000 PSI Fastener Rating
• High-Strength ARP Fastener Construction
• Designed for Secure Cylinder Head Clamping
• Application-Specific Supplemental Fastener Kit

Specifications:

ARP Engine Applications:

• Chevrolet – Big Block – Dart
• Chevrolet – Big Block – World
• Chevrolet – Generic – Big Block
• Chevrolet – Big Block – Generic
• Chevrolet – Big Block – World Products

Fitment Notes:

• Designed for select Big Block Chevrolet Bowtie, Dart and Merlin/World Products cylinder head applications.
• ARP officially lists Chevrolet Big Block Dart, World and World Products applications.
• ARP also lists generic Big Block Chevrolet applications.
• This kit contains 8 exhaust-side cylinder head studs only and is not a complete cylinder head stud kit.
• Uses 7/16″ diameter head studs rated at 200,000 PSI.
• ARP specifies installing the studs into the block hand tight only.
• If the studs protrude into a water jacket, ARP specifies using ARP Thread Sealer on the block-side threads.
• Lubricate the stud threads, nuts and washers with ARP Ultra-Torque Fastener Assembly Lubricant.
• ARP specifies tightening the nuts in three equal steps to a final torque of 80 ft-lbs using the manufacturer’s recommended torque sequence.
• Verify the exact cylinder head and engine block configuration before installation.