The VAC Motorsports ARP Head Stud Kit was put together by VAC and ARP’s finest engineers. This is a completely custom kit designed specifically for the almighty N54. This kit comes in TWO options: Standard and High Boost Applications (25+ psi).
*Standard option features:
(10) 11mm ARP Head Studs
(10) ARP Washers for 11mm Studs
(10) ARP Nuts for 11mm Studs
(4) 9mm ARP Head Studs
(4) ARP Washers for 9mm Studs
(4) ARP Nuts for 9mm Studs
Install tips: Entirely Bolt-On kit, NO modification necessary, threads right up as factory stud replacement!
Torque Specs: 11mm Studs: 95 ft lbs; 9mm Studs: 45 ft lbs
*High Boost (25+ psi application) option features:
Install Tips: MUST drill and tap the (4) 9mm holes in the engine block to make them 11mm holes. This way all the engine block holes are 11mm, and fit ALL (14) 11mm Studs.
Torque Specs: All studs torque down through 3-equal steps to 95 ft lbs
***This is NOT the Chrysler and Volvo stud kits! VAC Motorsports and ARP engineers designed and assembled this kit with high grade material, specifically so standard street-use or high-boost N54 owners have a PROPER kit that does not fail over time, such as the retro-fit Chrysler and Volvo head stud kits.
ARP is the world leader in fastener technology. Makers of the finest fasteners in the market, especially for BMW engines, ARP is the brand you can count on when you want the highest reliability possible. If you are looking for high performance from your BMW engine, then ARP Head Stud Kits are a must. All kits come complete with hardened parallel-ground washers and aerospace-quality nuts.
ARP is used on ALL our VAC built engines.
Protects the threads in your N54 engine block.
Significantly stronger than other stud kits
Trusted around the world by top race teams
A must for turbo applications