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So the studs not being fully seated isnt an issue? Any problem removing one stud at a time rather than pull everything? I will get on this as soon as I can and see where it gets me. Thank you everyone for thr input.
To be honest I didnt see where the TM caled for a torque check, I just did it...
The overall length of th ARP studs was the same as the original studs. The problem is the threads on the ARP studs allow them to be threaded into the block about half an inch deeper than the original studs. That is why I had to back them out about half an inch to install the nuts
While I was swapping out my heads I decided to upgrade my head studs to the ARP studs. I ordered the studs mentioned in the post below.
The two longer studs are the same overall length as the originals, the problem is they each have approximately half an inch more threads on the block end...