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Author Topic: Head bolts  (Read 3287 times)

tsghost

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« on: July 26, 2010, 12:24:00 PM »

Looking for a head bolt source.
Where have you guys found them?

Thanks
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Rocketman

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« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2010, 12:33:00 PM »

Re-using stock bolts is fine, otherwise a set of ARP head studs would do nicely. Can find them on ebay for the 1.6L Miata. Could also try the Mazda/Ford dealer but I suspect it would run the same price / more expensive than the ARP's
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tsghost

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« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2010, 12:52:00 PM »

Re-use? Have been told by many that not to re-use.
Can't believe the price on new bolts. Even the ones you suggested on e-bay!
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Rocketman

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« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2010, 01:07:00 PM »

Some companies such as GM use "TTY" (torque to yield) head bolts which stretch when installed. Mazda to my knowledge does not use TTY bolts in their engines. I wouldn't recommend re-using stock bolts more than 3-4 times, I and many other people have not had issues re-using bolts.

I'm seeing ARP head studs for ~$120 shipped...
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tsghost

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« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2010, 01:23:00 PM »

Thanks Rocket.

I will go with re-using the originals.
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