Snowman 51 Never used a new headbolt. I wonder if you can buy a set of headbolt studs,I think you could get a better torque-up with studs. You would need to seal the block threads,could use a hard washer and high quality nut.
ARP has a kit P/N 155-4002. Kit for a F--d 427 SOHC 427. You end up with 4 extra short studs, washers & nuts but cheaper than purchasing open stock parts.
