ARP Head Stud install without removing the head! || E36 Turbo Build [Ep. 7]

I've spent another weekend cleaning up Ebony's engine and installing ARP head studs so it can handle more psi. The job was a little tricky but overall very doable with only removing the valve cover!
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[@rickmuneton6618]

I’ve only discovered your channel yesterday but mark my words, I’m staying and going to attempt to follow your process🤟🏼

[@javaneharvey1593]

Same but i have an e46 Hoping the process is the same

[@MozyOnIn]

Didn't know that about factory studs being stretchy. Thanks for the heads up

[@justinmarkow6117]

Great content! I'm going to attempt to change the head gasket with .140 cometic gasket, swap out m52 for s52 cams and put ARP head studs in. God be with me...

[@smoothaerials1710]

Dude realest channel out here! Thank you for teaching me I can do this without pulling it all apart

[@Bellgrande]

Dang that tool from advanced is so cool

[@jordanfonsecapicado]

Nice tutorial bro, I’m gonna try this on my m50b25 non vanos 😅

[@worldvisor9433]

Dont even try without making those holes bigger

[@haidanh09]

Good job man. I was thinking if this was possible for the m54B30. Im running 8psi on a vortech supercharger at the moment. Im trying to do 10psi with a intercooler but i definitely know for sure i will need head studs as well. That's how i bumped into your video trying to see if anyone has done it. Thank you for the information on details for diy guys like us. Much appreciated

[@itsBlack]

Good to hear! Someone told me it was possible so I gave it a shot and a few buddies said they did it too after this video

[@ThornKajom]

Another great detailed video bro

[@Blubayou]

Looking great so far.

[@itsBlack]

Thank you

[@drutremiti344]

Bro I enjoy this content thank you 🙏

[@itsBlack]

Thanks for watching!

[@TacticalApoc]

first watched vid, waiting on someone to answer me on a 09 bmw 335i with about 200k miles but it seems too clean not to pass up...gonna arp everything and rebuilt the engine!

[@4120557sergio]

Whats the part# on those arp head studs. You just gave me hope an going the same route as you. Great video! 👍👏

[@folst.3331]

I know this is late but do gou nt any chance have the part number of the bolfs i thougjt i had order some headstud and ended jp order main cap bolts

[@chained_chicken4668]

I have an S52, do you think I would be okay to change the head studs and boost it, or is there another step I should do, I want it to be safe, love the channel btw

[@bluepirate4640]

cut ring head gasket

[@TheKitt12]

21:01 yes that is funny :D L U B E 😄

[@oscarpuga2720]

Im currently going to do this process do you torque each bolt you swap with all 3 sequins or first one and then move to the next one and then go back for the 2nd and 3rd after they are all installed?

[@itsBlack]

Yes I went to the first step with each bolt and after they were all swapped I went to step 2 then 3. Finished with 85lbs. The paper says 75 but all the boost community does 85

[@oscarpuga2720]

Thank you! Planning on doing mines soon i was just worried if i did one by one with that low it would lift the head! I appreciate! Got the same kit and did everything you did and mines around 450whp with a standalone vems ecu

[@melonpunch4636]

Did you ever end up retorquing the studs? Or did you just send it?

[@itsBlack]

I think (from my knowledge) you only need to retorque on a copper head gasket. I checked them one time when I changed a valve cover but they were all still torqued

[@melonpunch4636]

@@itsBlack thank you

[@carloscortez3836]

same for the m54? 2.5

[@raceuk2011]

is your block iron or aluminium m52?

[@revmaynardd]

Boy you heavy as hell on that spray paint lol Need to hit it with finer grits, that heavy shit gouges so easy. Once you taper it smoother you need to hit the can with light short sweeping sprays.

[@revmaynardd]

Also, using a piece of cardboard in one hand to block overspray helps a lot of the time.

[@itsBlack]

Normally I do but u figured an engine block in the bottom of an oil ocean won't be that noticable anyway lol. I popped the hood on the other e36 and I can't even see the damn block 😂

[@lucrativestance]

Can you change the head studs while the engine being in the bay of the car?👀

[@itsBlack]

Yeah it will just be a little harder cause you can't stand right over it and see what you're doing lol

[@The96hardbody]

Can you post link to headstuds that work for m54?

[@milanmakesbeatscapsulecorp945]

What is the link to the slim bits you used to torque them? I pulled my head and removed mine either the cams out but when they were in my bits didn’t fit. Also did you hear cycle them a second time?

[@itsBlack]

My sockets are husky. It was a tight fit especially in some areas but seem to work out fine. And no I think heat cycle was if you install cut ring gasket at same time

[@milanmakesbeatscapsulecorp945]

@@itsBlack ahh ok I do plan to do cuttring and spacer actually. I’ll look for the same sockets do you have an item number?

[@itsBlack]

@@milanmakesbeatscapsulecorp945 nah I don't unfortunately. Just an everyday kit

[@The96hardbody]

Link to head stud kit

[@BryanSturman92]

My dude. What did you torque these too? I thought arp’s you had to go 90lbs. And then do another 90 degrees on them?

[@itsBlack]

All turbo guys I know said 85

[@Fuaarrkk]

Bro ALWAYS torque to factory spec.

[@BryanSturman92]

@@itsBlack nah 85 is what arp wants. Welll technically 75. But I did 80

[@Blubayou]

Hope you are going to take the car to a body shop.

[@stoller110]

Do you know by chance the link to these studs? Because i got some that said they would fit and they were to short.

[@itsBlack]

Nah I don't. I ordered them from summit racing

[@redhouse409]

does the m54 i the e46 have the same issues with the stud bolts ?

[@cleanname4439]

yes but ur bigger worry is that the block is aluminum

[@jackscott9874]

Hey what 12 point socket did you use I mine won’t fit past the cam tray

[@itsBlack]

Mine is a husky

[@jackscott9874]

@@itsBlack and you just used a 12mm 12point short socket?

[@itsBlack]

@@jackscott9874 yep. Worked fine for me 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@jackscott9874]

@@itsBlack alright cool thanks bro

[@dannynewman2790]

Could have possibly just used a regular drill. They clamp just like that tool does tp remove those studs

[@itsBlack]

Damn didn't think about that. But this definitely has more bite than a regular drill bit so maybe it would've just slipped

[@benjigoeshunting3093]

@@itsBlack yea a normal drill will just slide off!!

[@Montanagreenmachine]

Good video. I’m doing this to mine after I get the head decked and cleaned up. Block is still in the car. Where did you find the stud kit for $180? I’m guessing supply chain/ inflation has made this kit $225 now? :/

[@itsBlack]

Yeah these are hard to find now

[@sooshgaming]

Boy!! yo cams be ashy as hell!

[@itsBlack]

😂😂

[@raduorban]

Finaggeling 😂😂😂😂👌👌👌

[@kenbash6213]

Nnnnnnnnnnnndrop

[@feelgoodhorizon4084]

congrats you just ruined ur shortblock. anytime u swap out engine structure hardware and not have it torque plate machined, you are 1.) created a seal less effective than that of oem. and before you say "well its still fine" bs, just remember i can load a revolver with one bullet spin the barrel, pull the trigger, and live, but doesn't mean its still not a terrible idea because i got lucky. and 2.) any machinist or engineer will tell you bolt structure change like tensile strength, heat range, and torque to tensile ratios, etc . its a great way to get hairline cracks in ur heads. i couldnt tell you how many heads ive repaired from people installing arp headstuds and getting cracks in there heads " idk i used the arp torque specs" not understanding the specs arp gives you is for a surface machined for that hardwares clamping force. you can get lucky, but dont call luck anything other than what it is.

[@marshabrady5981]

Stfu idiot. Mechanics are adopting this method and have been doing this for years already. You sound like a noob mechsnic or worse an old out of date no touch with reality idiot who thinks theres only one way to do anything. Id agree you probably have seen quite a few short blocks damaged because theres too much idiots out there who dont bother following instructions that matter - namely the 3 stages of torquing thats required, forgetting to apply the lube or whatever idiots do or forget. So its not this process its idiots with no common sense. Kinda like you

[@Vince-DM]

Considering a low mileage head is 300 dollars and a head gasket job on these motors is easy, I'd do the same thing and just shortcut it. Worst case I pull the head after a couple thousand miles.

[@feelgoodhorizon4084]

@@Vince-DM when you do that you remove the failsafe. engineers design most gaskets based on the heat and power the engine makes, when you get leaning the headgasket acts like a parachute and saves the pistons, rings, etc. arp and hg cars in street racing is huge cuz it cheap and you can get away with a little more, but if it evers leans from an injector failure, etc, the head gasket holds and the damage just hops to the next weakest link which is stock rings and pistons on most engines not built. but most people nowadays rather take a yters advice over someone with decades of exp.

[@Vince-DM]

@@feelgoodhorizon4084 You could also stick injector failure to bad programming, because it should have a limp mode for AFRs outside of tolerance for fuel output etc. I have never seen a head gasket go out because of the motor running too lean. Only from overheating or excessive boost (deck lift) You would have to be a complete sucker to pay a machinist 5-8k to work on an M50 just to only run 300-400 hp. I will roll the dice every time with my 500 dollar pick-n-pulls, it's not worth waiting 3 months to have a completely mint motor as I am not a millionaire. Stock block is perfectly fine for 8 psi on a moderately sized T3/T4 as long as the head studs are replaced. I have seen people do it wrong and many people do it halfway inbetween like the guy in this video (as I will do the same) - the people that "do it right" almost never drive their cars in my experience, because they treat it like a baby instead of a car.

[@feelgoodhorizon4084]

what do you think makes an engine overheat? do you think metal contact will last forever if "your tunes right bro" thats not how any of this works. when you add stress to something not build for it you create heat, fatigue, pressure where you dont want it. 26psi stock new oem sr20 studs hg stock ex manifold. dsm 4g62 28psi stock hg and studs, both were abused to hell and back. HG and studs at 8psi? you're just wasting money for "piece of mind" that you dont even need and something that can cause issues later down the line. the people that "do it right" are the ones competing and have businesses, not autox drifting there car once a month.