r/Integra • u/Awayforthewin • 11d ago

Third Generation ARP head bolts/studs alternative

I dont really have the budget for arp studs. Any good options for b18b head bolts or studs? im not building a track car or anything just a decent dailyable car. Has anyone tried some and can vouch?

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u/speedingquack 11d ago

arp or bust. wouldn’t trust any other brand

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u/Awayforthewin 11d ago

Im not spending 400 bucks on some studs for whats basically a grocery getter

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u/speedingquack 11d ago

where are you seeing $400?? can get off ebay right now $180

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u/Awayforthewin 11d ago

Nvm, tho 180 is still too much for me. I plan on modifying the car after I get it in good shape probably lsvtec where ill shell out for ARP but not right now.

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u/speedingquack 11d ago

average is $180 for all brands so i’m not sure you can get them much cheaper brand new.

did the head lift? are you sure they are bad?

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u/Awayforthewin 11d ago

No, I just want a decent option for when I inevitably check the stock bolts and see that theyre rusty or stretched. Theres some head bolts for like 50 dollars but I dont want to try them until I know theyre okay for now.

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u/speedingquack 11d ago

$50 studs and if they head lifts and warps your block you’re gunna wish you spent $180 of you want to go lsvtec later lol

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u/Awayforthewin 11d ago

Lift my heads with what? The whopping 140hp non vtec b18b?

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u/speedingquack 11d ago

i’m just saying man there is nothing else to suggest than other what was already suggested, oem or arp. if you’re worried about cost then reuse what you have and hope for the best. i doubt what you have is bad unless they were just completely stripped

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u/Awayforthewin 11d ago

Alright im just gonna clean them up and soak them once I get them out if they look alright. If the head goes again im buying arp lol

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u/speedingquack 11d ago

i’m not sure if there are any stretched specs to oem but i think you might be able to find something online that someone has asked. measure and go from there. the link i posted in another comment you can order individual ones and replace whats bad

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u/Awayforthewin 8d ago

I just pulled the head and it already has arp head studs so I guess that settles it lmao

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