ARP Main Studs & Bolts Detailed

I believe the best points of stud vs. cap screws are being missed here. Lets review...........

Studs always give a truer torque value. Always. The treads are already engaged in the block/fixture.

Because of the 'truer' torque value, you get proper preload/stretch on the stud. Actually get better clamping at less torque applied.

Studs are much easier on the fixtures' threaded holes. Thereby multiplying the number of rebuilds/disassemblies it can take. Example: Everytime a capscrew is screwed into a block under stress (torque) some of the fixtures' material is worn away, thus curtailing the number of times it can be used.

This is all fact. It has been all labratory proven, and I see it ever day at work. I've taken most of the concerned courses. In industry 'bolt tentioning' theory is taken very seriously. I won't get into the uses of proper/different lubricants and washers on the capscrews/studs and torque values.

Why not let science work for you?