At which point would you consider L19's over 1/2 Head Studs?
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And i also confirm that Sam told me the same thing too!
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There is still quite of bit of information that has not been discovered on the z since it is still such a new car. GTM finally broke 850rwhp after 4 years of the Z being out. We broke 800rwhp a year ago. There is a lot that every shop on here is still learning. L19s have been proven in other street car applications without issues. 1/2" have been proven for years as well.
I believe the L19 is a great upgrade for a street car or even someone that is trying to make good power that does not want to take the chance of machining the block and head for 12mm and 1/2" studs.
We have made the same horsepower (1200+) on Supras with L19s and 1/2" studs without issues.
I believe the L19 is a great upgrade for a street car or even someone that is trying to make good power that does not want to take the chance of machining the block and head for 12mm and 1/2" studs.
We have made the same horsepower (1200+) on Supras with L19s and 1/2" studs without issues.
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Originally Posted by InjectedPerf
I believe the L19 is a great upgrade for a street car or even someone that is trying to make good power that does not want to take the chance of machining the block and head for 12mm and 1/2" studs.
We have made the same horsepower (1200+) on Supras with L19s and 1/2" studs without issues.
We have made the same horsepower (1200+) on Supras with L19s and 1/2" studs without issues.
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My 1/2" studs installed at the time of my engine build was around 500-550$ i think. Thats not much considering how much it costs for the entire engine build. I chose 1/2" studs and hks gaskets because i do not want to open my engine up from headlift. You guys can love on the L19s all you want but why? The 1/2" studs are not that much and they are better.
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Originally Posted by Hal@IP
According to our rep @ ARP, as long as the L19 studs are kept clean and under valvecovers, they are ok.
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Sorry, let me explain further. As long as they are not consistently exposed to the environment (in oil, underneath valve covers, etc.) they are perfectly fine in street car applications. Hal is saying that in a more technical term ![Smilie](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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This is coming from ARP directly.
Originally Posted by MRC Motorsports
Just curious...Where else would a Head stud be kept??![Stick Out Tongue](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
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^^Correct^^
I am not intending to get into a larger stud vs. L19 debate, but there are pros and cons to each setup, which is the reason I would ask you engine builder/tuner for their preference. On some applications, we use 11mm L19, and others, we use 12mm or 12.7mm stud upgrades.
Just to clarify, all ferrous materials corrode. The standard ARP studs (black finish), will also corrode if left to the elements. The reason you never see the corrosion, is that fact they are sealed tightly in an engine. True, if water slips through the gasket, and into the stud, then corrosion can occur in ANY type of stud. of course, if this happens, you have much bigger issues to deal with.
I am not intending to get into a larger stud vs. L19 debate, but there are pros and cons to each setup, which is the reason I would ask you engine builder/tuner for their preference. On some applications, we use 11mm L19, and others, we use 12mm or 12.7mm stud upgrades.
Just to clarify, all ferrous materials corrode. The standard ARP studs (black finish), will also corrode if left to the elements. The reason you never see the corrosion, is that fact they are sealed tightly in an engine. True, if water slips through the gasket, and into the stud, then corrosion can occur in ANY type of stud. of course, if this happens, you have much bigger issues to deal with.
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I am a machinest and I deal with barstock a lot. Let me put that into perspective, I machine 3 tons of matel a day all of which is quite small diameter. I have quite a bit of experience with metal and the coatings they use (not chemically or electically bonded but sprayed or brushed on such as moly) and I can vouch that if you coat something right and do a one time install it will be okay.
While most might be quick to say that my barstock is more than likely different than the operations they have going on at ARP they would be half right and half wrong as we have header machines at our shop just as ARP does and uses to make things such as connecting rod bolts. The main difference I think is that they use hot headers for most things and I believe they are 3 or 5 blow where as I use 2 blow cold headers.
Overall, corrosion should be a minor concern in your decision as long as you are careful and follow the proper install procedures and cleaning process.
While most might be quick to say that my barstock is more than likely different than the operations they have going on at ARP they would be half right and half wrong as we have header machines at our shop just as ARP does and uses to make things such as connecting rod bolts. The main difference I think is that they use hot headers for most things and I believe they are 3 or 5 blow where as I use 2 blow cold headers.
Overall, corrosion should be a minor concern in your decision as long as you are careful and follow the proper install procedures and cleaning process.
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Originally Posted by MRC Motorsports
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I agree, there is no need for a L19 vs 1/2 vs 12mm debate... to each their own. We have not seen failures from the L19s, but the amount of testing is still limited. The same could be said for 1/2" or 12mm.
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Originally Posted by SpeedCrazie
I am just about to make a purchase for my build and am debating between the two.
We know that the L19's are much more capable then the standard ARP's but at which point should one consider the beefy 1/2 studs?
I tried to find a debate or discussion between the two and wasn't able to come up with anything.
Has anyone expierenced headlift with L19's?
What power levels are the L19's being used to?
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We know that the L19's are much more capable then the standard ARP's but at which point should one consider the beefy 1/2 studs?
I tried to find a debate or discussion between the two and wasn't able to come up with anything.
Has anyone expierenced headlift with L19's?
What power levels are the L19's being used to?
Thanks Guys.
JP
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....light=carlitos
Another Red G35 of Carlos Carrillo is putting down 650whp at 18psi with std ARPs.
I guess you could say that anything better than Std. ARP's is just a precaution.
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Originally Posted by Javi
There are many VQ's here in PR (maybe 7 or 8) that are running Std ARP's (NOT L19 NOT 1/2's) and putting down more than 650whp without any issues. Carlos Sepulveda's grey G35 gave at the dyno 749whp with NOS and 22psi and he has Std. ARP's. He has gone as far as 25psi without any issues.
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....light=carlitos
Another Red G35 of Carlos Carrillo is putting down 650whp at 18psi with std ARPs.
I guess you could say that anything better than Std. ARP's is just a precaution.
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....light=carlitos
Another Red G35 of Carlos Carrillo is putting down 650whp at 18psi with std ARPs.
I guess you could say that anything better than Std. ARP's is just a precaution.
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My STDs are holding as of now, but havnt put a lot of hard miles on the car yet. I torqued mine to 85 lbs with molylube. I talked to ARP and they said that is the max you want to torque them to. So, I guess ill just wait and see if it holds. Hopefully it will, but if it doesnt ill just upgrade to L19...no biggy.
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Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged
We've sold a LOT of L19 sets to the PR guys too. What are they trqing the "standard" ARP's down to?
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