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Old 12-13-2013, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by turbo2332
ive installed numerous 4 k kits in truck with stock head bolts. i have had 0 comebacks due to HG issues. they are good insurance but in my personal experiences in the 400 and below hp score totally optional. and yes springs take about an hour and studs take about 3 but you have to get your pedestals machined to clear valve covers.
You don't need to do that machining.. you can mill out the valve cover with a die grinder as well.. might not be quite as pretty but it works fine and is MUCH cheaper... it's just because the nut is a bit taller than the stock bolt you have to take off a bit of the bracing in the cover.
 




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