Torquing head bolts would appear to be a simple operation – just drop the bolts in and torque them in place. But the task is a little more involved if you are interested in performing the operation ...

Can I reuse head bolts? It's a broad question, so the answer is mainly yes and sometimes no. It depends on the application, meaning what engine do you have and how do you intend to use it? The one ...

When building your new high-performance engine, you know which way to go on the big-ticket items. A forged rotating kit, high-flowing aluminum heads, and a sweet camshaft are top of the list, but ...

If you’re slapping on a supercharger, turbocharger or cranking up the boost from your already-installed power adders, you’re probably in the market for a set of head studs. Because of the increased ...

We left off last month having just begun the 409 assembly process. The crankshaft is installed, and the remaining components are ready for final assembly. We had to send the connecting rods to the ...

Ever been strolling through a hardware store or perhaps an auto parts establishment and wondered of the meaning behind the markings on the hundreds of thousands of bolt heads on the shelf? Whether you ...