$1200 ARP Head Studs...WORTH IT!?!

[@Cummins2519]

You need to check lash. Doesnt matter if you put all rockers back in the same place. The head was clamped down more on the block with those studs installed because they are torqued more than factory, they squish the head gasket more. Which now means all valve lash is gonna be off. Also, shoud have used lube on the threads of the studs. The studs probably aren't at true torque because of that.

[@jamesblount5955]

FYI (\) is a back slash and (/) is a forward slash. It is named based off the way the top is leaning.

[@4.3cyoter99]

KEEP THE SILVERADO

[@brentmcmahon8188]

Yea I didn’t see you lube you nuts and washers and stud threads and by not doing that run you truck till the motor is warmed up to operating temps and and do them again.

[@davidprymmer7157]

Ryan it’s been quite a journey from dressing tires with pledge furniture polish to what you’re doing now. Proud of you good job

[@ryan2546]

Thank you!!!

[@austinreed7618]

Ryan get a green canopy for the ram and make a over land style in the back

[@DarkHorizonAirsoft]

Sad that you traded in your purple truck at strongsville chevy

[@ryan2546]

😈

[@jontroyer7975]

I hope the new build is a 7.3 Powerstroke

[@Sn0Pro7]

Ryan's favorite words, "to be honest"

[@baileysharpe8463]

honestly*

[@CartwrightFour]

Actually

[@WarKlutch]

Literally

[@PO-pr7fu]

Get rid of that plastic cover around the valve cover already

[@brycehickman6841]

Been wanting to tackle this same job in the my driveway as well but worried bout how to clean the stud holes properly!🤔great job man .

[@6door6four96]

Cover everything else put a rag around the end of a blow nozzle you could spray a little brake clean in the hole and spray in the rag will catch everything and if anything shoots by you have rags over the rest of the open engine

[@monsterram6617]

@@6door6four96 You can also make/use a thread chaser.

[@olechevycraven6393]

Awesome work ryan I'm working on my 95 Chevy silverado put a new front end on it and shocks done it all in my apartment parking lot

[@sortrainingcorrectiveexerc6594]

Very impressed bro.

[@kcscustom9759]

Stuff absolutely adds up. I’ve saved well over 20k just over the last 5 years or so doing things my self. That’s 20k I can now use to, fund more mods, more tools, or put towards another vehicle, a new shop, whatever. Either way that 20k makes me one happy camper lol. Think about it just one 8-10 hr job you do yourself that’s about 1k saved. Or if you really like to get your hands dirty like me, learn how to rebuild your own engines & transmissions. You’ll easily save thousands each one you do.

[@Trilla_]

This is why I do everything myself too. I like to learn things that I didn’t know before. And it saves me money lol

[@John-nd7il]

Is there some illegal coconut market in Ohio I don’t know about?

[@noelybarra1769]

Great job Ryan, I admire the work you do on your channel

[@trevor5335]

Gotta get that second gen Cummins manual 😁

[@JaredMorgan_3]

Great job man! 👍🏻

[@jacksonbillions4921]

I just bought a 2005 Ram 1500 slt 5.7l. It's bone stock with 83,000 miles. What mod/upgrade should I do first?

[@John-nd7il]

Demon engine swap

[@mikebishop4346]

Nice job Ryan i know some days it works good and some days you never know but you kept a cool head and made it work . Great job👍🏻🇺🇸

[@tjboylan20]

I live in Florida and it makes me laugh about the coconuts because for $7 a month you can get coconut insurance in case you get injured by one falling on you

[@Thunder-iu6ev]

What????? Lmao

[@billypetrucci2573]

Thunder Truck Yeah bruh I live in Ocala but was raised in key west, it’s true. Lmfao 😂

[@stevenellis8410]

The first part was in Florida

[@PoisonSpyder038]

You rock dude 🤙 awesome seeing you do all your own work! Can’t wait to see the compound install

[@i-like-turtles4900]

Missed some steps. Should have.... - Cleaned out the holes prior to installing the studs. - Used ARP assembly lube. - Checked valve lash after you installed the rockers.

[@brendan747]

he used the lube. you can see it on one of the close up shots. but yes. he needs to check lash cold, then lash hot. also needs to do a hot retorque on the studs.

[@Cummins2519]

@@brendan747 He definitely only put lube on the nuts and washers. If he did put lube on the stud itself it wasn't nearly enough. Lube the hell outa the threads on the studs, the washers and nuts. That's the only way you will ever get true torque on the studs. And big mistake not checking lash.

[@chrissweat4309]

you didint answer the question int the title...is it worth it???

[@glmcbryde]

I’d love to do these mods in my driveway but I use my truck every day and don’t have time for my truck to be down. Typically pay a shop to do a mod while I’m on vacation. It’s not fun paying for but I know it’s right.

[@LV2Roam]

Hey Ryan, great vid. Only critique I could give is cleaning out the holes before installing new stud. Also is there a reason you didn’t check lash ?

[@Stanglgarage]

im guessing its bc the engine wasnt turned over at all and he kept the rockers in order so the lash is the same

[@mathewb5044]

@@Stanglgarage still every time you take rocker arms or injectors out you should check your lashings

[@alexkennell3369]

Whyd you trade the chevy in???

[@slscout]

You know you live in a decent neighborhood when you can leave your tools laying in your bed of your truck

[@jacobvolk8676]

Are you going to powder coat the stock turbo?

[@BBQOnABudget]

What’s the purpose of the sharpie marks on the studs before the torque?

[@ryan2546]

Bottom them out then turn them back a half turn for full thread engagement!!

[@unapologeticallypatriotic3853]

You could've saved yourself around $350 if you wouldve bought "xotic performance" head studs. Exact same tensile strength, lifetime warranty at half the cost.

[@high5acresfarm]

Did I miss it...or did you not lube those head studs before installing???

[@rustychevy1213]

I dont think he soaked them in oil but it looked like on 1 he put something on before he put the nut on

[@high5acresfarm]

@@rustychevy1213 their supposed to be coated with torque lube....its like neverseize consistency ...thick....not just dipped in oil....

[@monsterram6617]

@@high5acresfarm Yep, he was supposed to slather it in ARP Ultra-Torque assembly lube; the washer (both sides), nut, and stud threads. I guess we'll see if he has issues down the road.

[@high5acresfarm]

@@monsterram6617 Exactly!👍

[@dixOut5.7]

What software do you use for video editing? These videos are 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@roycervantes1452]

What oil you put on your 6.7

[@kingthomast939]

U should get a durmax

[@brianclifford9652]

Hella job Ryan!!🤙🤙

[@swaydewelborn117]

One of the realest if not THE realist KZbinrs in the truck world by far 👌🏻

[@ryan2546]

Thank ya man!

[@swaydewelborn117]

RYAN MAYER no problem man you’re just humble, I’ve talked to you a time or two on Instagram and I don’t get that cocky vibe from you and that’s hard to find these days.

[@BorninVirginia]

When you have to use a lifted truck to work on your lifted truck.

[@BorninVirginia]

@@gc99289 I know I watched the video I just though what I wrote sounded better than "when you use your leveled truck to work on your lifted truck" plus he has larger tires on it so even if it is just a small amount the back it still higher than stock

[@joeyschultz3774]

It’s leveled btw

[@ulisessanchez7467]

Ryan Mayer you reminds me of ChrisFix 👍🏻🤩😇

[@RussellNelson330]

Is Katie truck being built on her channel?

[@robertfish8850]

Love the video! I do a lot of my own wrenching myself on my 5.9 ram gaser.

[@wyattmitchell2451]

Lol if your buddy is “continually” working on a 6.0 means you don’t know how to work on a 6.0 lol they don’t require continuous work

[@eastcarolinaoutdoors4060]

I don’t know if I missed you saying this but why are you regearing it back to stock??

[@tjboylan20]

Last video he said he’ll be getting to it after he gets done with the compound turbos I believe

[@brendan747]

he’s not referring to stock. he is rehearing to about 4.56’s. he made an error. watch the video prior.

[@peterkurtz8096]

Call me crazy but I thought Cummins motors were painted red

[@joel5716]

Haha I just installed my ARP head studs the other day on my 6.0 I'm completely rebuilding

[@capplehans9888]

Keep up the great work....

[@j.a.r.family2576]

Every set I have is missing 10mm and my buddy didn't have his either hahah.

[@billypetrucci2573]

Forward slash** 👌🏼

[@dannysilva3210]

Luv ur vids bro 👊

[@a10warthog75]

Legally obtained that's what they all say lol 🙏

[@TriggerHapySheep]

can we get a garage clean up and build lol put up some shelves and stuff to make it look cleaner and a better workspace? idk seeing it makes me cringe lol

[@bigdiesel7980]

Dudes a hack

[@madmax700r5]

Please tell me you at least check your valve lash?..

[@ecchassaing217]

I dont believe he did.

[@WalkerTexasplumber]

Did he say “good” and “6.0” in the same sentence?? Lol

[@gabesnyder5747]

Have you ever had a 6.0 lol

[@BayAreaMCs]

Must be taking about a Ford because i had a 05 2500 with the 6.0 and that thing was a straight tank. Never once had any engine issues only major fix was PS pump but I had it on a 6” lift so it was inevitable.

[@peterkurtz8096]

Ryan- is replacing these head stud bolts a common thing and why do you have to replace them

[@a.w.outdoors9729]

We not gonna say anything about what seems to look like a silly band on his arm??

[@WhitetailsandWilderness]

Does anyone else notice he is wearing a silly band and want to know what shape it is ? 😂

[@joeykennedy5910]

Looks like you put them in dry

[@zachs9817]

How come you didn't go bigger injecters

[@randyg4316]

Not trying to be that guy but stop grinding next to the valve terrain. Love the content tho..

[@claystone7942]

Do a 2nd gen Cummins build 👀

[@brandonb8698]

No lube on the studs? Probably should of done valve springs while u were in there. What's up with the neck beard. Lol

[@bobbyroberts5751]

On the close up you can see the lounge on one of them. Just didn’t shoe it in video

[@ellis8021]

I guess im not understanding the need to replace the head studs

[@HammerPowered]

Replacing the standard head bolts/studs with ARP's is a common supporting mod for doing things like the twin-turbo setup he's adding. Keeps the head from lifting and causing head gasket issues.

[@ellis8021]

@@HammerPowered Ah thanks. So the concern is the stock head studs breaking with a twin turbo?

[@mathewb5044]

@@ellis8021 stock head studs are known to stretch over time with boost... i personally would have done the head gasket just to save some of the headache later on down the road

[@monsterram6617]

@@mathewb5044 Changing out the HG isn't necessary on trucks with Multi Layered Steel HGs. And there are no drawbacks with replacing the bolts them one at a time, in proper sequence, as long as the HG isn't compromised in the first place. All you do is save yourself a bunch of time and money.

[@mathewb5044]

@@monsterram6617 i guess I'm just use to older cummins where there is a chance for the head to not seat correctly even when doing them in order one at a time it might just be a peace of mind type of thing plus you can inspect the underside of the head and make sure its holding up and no worries handing the extra power

[@tycala8832]

Sweet

[@Jaybat-lu6gf]

mint

[@straight-pipedgaming9192]

Nice

[@rookemickle4837]

Yo

[@gptitan.verified]

Masterful job producing and editing this video! You could start a side gig producing and editing content for other channels. Another great project, great video!

[@richardhansen643]

Should of bought a 12 point inpact socket cause the chrome ones flex too much and dont get a proper torque

[@ericg4x4]

You do realize that chrome sockets are harder than impact sockets? That’s why they tend to crack when used with an impact. Also, you don’t lose torque with a socket flexing, steady force applied through a manual torque wrench is not affected by flex. Impact torque is affected by flex. Simple physics, it’s amazing!👏

[@Walrus50]

I laughed when people run ARP head studs/bolts when they don’t need them now you do need them so I’m not laughing because you have a good reason to do it

[@wigit2216]

damn, you spent more money on fancy bolts than i did my entire jeep lol. those things must be able to withstand the wrath of 3 hurricanes worth of boost if they are gonna cost that much.

[@matthewmorrison2970]

It changes all the specialty bolts in the engine

[@6door6four96]

I studded my dads 6.0 the arp studs for the 6oh are 200,000psi tensile strength

[@monsterram6617]

ARP 625+s will hold in 100+ psi boost applications and are reusable. With head studs, you get what you pay for.

[@sethmattew8156]

J hi

[@bigdiesel7980]

Why would you back off the stud that’s dumb

[@monsterram6617]

Because if you bottom out the stud, then proceed to do 3 torque sequences up to 150 ft/lbs, you can drive the stud into the block and crack it. If it wasn't necessary, ARP wouldn't tell you to do this in the directions. 🧐