Jordo C New Member 12 Member For: 5y 7m 8d Posted 23/09/19 09:23 AM Share Posted 23/09/19 09:23 AM Just wondering the difference between head studs and main studs, can they both be put into an fg? Or are they like the same thing Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/95229-difference-between-head-studs-and-main-studs/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 5m 24d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 23/09/19 09:41 AM Share Posted 23/09/19 09:41 AM Just try google it will explain all. One is at the top of the engine other is at the bottom. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/95229-difference-between-head-studs-and-main-studs/#findComment-1688657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 29,424 Member For: 17y 10d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 23/09/19 09:45 AM Share Posted 23/09/19 09:45 AM head studs hold the head to the engine block and main studs hold the main caps and subsequently the crank to the bottom of the engine. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/95229-difference-between-head-studs-and-main-studs/#findComment-1688659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordo C New Member 12 Member For: 5y 7m 8d Posted 23/09/19 09:48 AM Author Share Posted 23/09/19 09:48 AM would it be necessary to get both kits? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/95229-difference-between-head-studs-and-main-studs/#findComment-1688661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 29,424 Member For: 17y 10d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 23/09/19 10:08 AM Share Posted 23/09/19 10:08 AM no. just get head studs if you're going for bigger power... the main studs are only done when you do bottom-end work; e.g. when you build your engine. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/95229-difference-between-head-studs-and-main-studs/#findComment-1688662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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