Racing-spec head stud sets for VAG IDI diesel engines

[TurboJ]

High-strength head stud sets for VAG IDI diesel engines now available!

Good alternative for brand name stud sets.
1.5, 1.6 and 1.9 versions - ask for availability. 11 and 12 mm stud sets available.
Spacer sockets and special high-strength nuts included.
Machined from high-tensile special tool steel. Quality product made in Finland.
Quality product made in Finland by Aki76 of Aki Motorsport.




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As seen on my high-performance 1.6 TD built ('Project 200') at http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=17081.0

Pricing 190 USD/set + shipping

For multiple orders a group shipping is available.

[libbydiesel]

How are these better than the ARP studs made specifically for VW turb0-diesels?

[R.O.R-2.0]

How are these better than the ARP studs made specifically for VW turb0-diesels?

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they are MORE expensive, and the threads on the top of the stud appear to be MUCH more coarse than the ARP studs?

what makes these better than the ARP/Raceware studs that cost less?

the coarse threads really scare me.. you want FINE threads for increased clamping power..

[rallydiesel]

Usually a good alternative to brand name means they cost less, not more! 

[R.O.R-2.0]

Usually a good alternative to brand name means they cost less, not more! 

kinda what i thought too?!

unless these are LEAPS AND BOUNDS better than the ARP2000 studs for sale out on the net now..

[Alcaid]

Janne, are these made of H13 steel?

[RabbitJockey]

looks like with those nuts and the spacer they have a larger area for clamping down?

[Alcaid]

I want a set for my sequential compound 1.6TD, sent you an email a few days ago

[Alcaid]

Just a warning to those who might have bought these:

I got hold of a set of these studs for my compound 1.6TD build. The bolts lost their tension after a few test runs at only 20-30psi boost, tried torquing them up again and one broke at 115ft-lbs, less than what the ARPs are spec'd for (125ft-lbs)

Got them out and exchanged one by one for ARP, some of them showed signs of being stretched and close to break. Have since then heard of about 15 engines with these head studs and failures....

ARPs didn't help me, head gasket is blown so I need to take the engine out again...

[RabbitJockey]

Just a warning to those who might have bought these:

I got hold of a set of these studs for my compound 1.6TD build. The bolts lost their tension after a few test runs at only 20-30psi boost, tried torquing them up again and one broke at 115ft-lbs, less than what the ARPs are spec'd for (125ft-lbs)

Got them out and exchanged one by one for ARP, some of them showed signs of being stretched and close to break. Have since then heard of about 15 engines with these head studs and failures....

ARPs didn't help me, head gasket is blown so I need to take the engine out again...

thats sad news petter.  good luck with your head gasket issue!