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Can p-tuning main studs and head studs be reused

Old Aug 18, 2009 | 01:16 AM
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Can p-tuning main studs and head studs be reused?

I'm Pulling apart my new motor, as with getting my new presision turbo its time to throw some sleeves in it..

So i contacted p-tuning to see how much it would cost to do a full build

so Can p-tuning main studs and head studs be reused?
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 01:20 AM
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^^ full build like top to bottom? interested on that as well.
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like top to bottom side to side..

going all out..
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 01:33 AM
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You will need another new manifold!! Lol you can give me your old mani! Pass on the love. Hey mike are you going with cams also? I am just selling thAT Vulcan manifold I need some funds. As far as the studs go people reuse there oem studs right? Why not reuse the ptuning ones.
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ill be waiting on p-tuning to tell me what they can doo...

600+ WHP
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Your goal should be Passing the nitto tc!!! I think you can do it bro. I wish I had the funds for everything but I just can't.
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by m6ar2cel6oTC
Your goal should be Passing the nitto tc!!! I think you can do it bro. I wish I had the funds for everything but I just can't.
i thought the nitto tc made 800+hp...its been a long while since iv seen the vid on it..
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Last I heard was over 700. Plus I'm pretty sure it's not a dd. If mike goes over 600 or 700 whp he will be the fastest and most powerful turbo tc daily driver.
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I think i read somewhere that they can be reused.
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Originally Posted by m6ar2cel6oTC
Last I heard was over 700. Plus I'm pretty sure it's not a dd. If mike goes over 600 or 700 whp he will be the fastest and most powerful turbo tc daily driver.
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Originally Posted by ElevationTC
Can p-tuning main studs and head studs be reused?

I'm Pulling apart my new motor, as with getting my new presision turbo its time to throw some sleeves in it..

So i contacted p-tuning to see how much it would cost to do a full build

so Can p-tuning main studs and head studs be reused?
Normally I wouldn't reused engine fasteners on a high mileage motor or one making excessive power--just for a piece of mind. But sounds like you have very little miles on your studs so Yes, you can reuse them.

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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 03:01 AM
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well mike....looks like i got some competition......im getting sleeves very soon, and going manley rods, gotta upgrade son......what turbo you gonna be running?
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damn your rods gone yet? i wonder what WHP rating these rods go for? i guess i will find out when the time comes.
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mike unbolt ur turbo in 3 days and get ready to send it to me

i would also not reuse studs as ptuning already mentioned but if they look like there in perfect condition then u should be ok. cant wait till ur ____ is done.... gah... once im done im def drivin up there for a visit
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Originally Posted by m6ar2cel6oTC
damn your rods gone yet? i wonder what WHP rating these rods go for? i guess i will find out when the time comes.
what rods did u get marcelo? i know my K1 rods are only rated for like 500hp

kinda scares me.
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i heard k1 rods were only rated for about 430hp...thats why im going to manley when i sleeve my block
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I got a question. I am using ARP headstuds and 3 thread in my block broke, machine shop fixed them. Now my shop instead applying 70 pound of tourque tot he arp bolts ( supposed to be 30-50-70 ) they did it 30-50-65 Mr.C will the engine be ok fit that ? They did it so because they were worrying not to brake any other threads. Eventhou the machine shop checked the rest and said they were good.
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Originally Posted by m6ar2cel6oTC
Last I heard was over 700. Plus I'm pretty sure it's not a dd. If mike goes over 600 or 700 whp he will be the fastest and most powerful turbo tc daily driver.



Don't get too ahead of yourself there! Forgetting about someone there hommie!


Personally man I would never reuses any studs! Even though they are strong they will loose their holding strength after every torque it won't be as much as a typical as a grade 8 but why not spend a few more dollars and do it right the first time.

Last word I read in Import Tuner Nitto tC 739whp.

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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackKnight


Don't get too ahead of yourself there! Forgetting about someone there hommie!

Last word I read in Import Tuner Nitto tC 739whp.
of who me? oh nah i wont reach that far up for a long time. lol j/k thats your plans? GL for you to!
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il be using presision 6265 ball bearing!

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