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Xtrempickup
08-06-2014, 08:15 PM
Anybody make 10mm headstud kit that fits the early 2.2l turbo motors?

turbovanmanČ
08-06-2014, 11:02 PM
Nope, if you really want to run studs, just drill and retap for 11mm.

Xtrempickup
08-06-2014, 11:12 PM
Guess bolts it is, unless i can find something arp makes a kit for in 10mm. Likely a honda

83scamp
08-07-2014, 07:45 AM
Anybody make 10mm headstud kit that fits the early 2.2l turbo motors?

Direct Connection did make a set at one time, but finding a set would probably be impossible. When I rebuilt my 2.2, I just had the machine shop re-drill and tap for the 11mm bolts so I had the better clamping force...

trannybuster
08-07-2014, 06:27 PM
Just drill them out...make a jig and us hand drill.

Xtrempickup
08-07-2014, 06:47 PM
Cant afford to screw it up, only one good bottomend to work with. Cant be buying another one