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HEad bolts

Old 03-06-2008, 03:26 PM
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Default HEad bolts

I need to know what size the head bolts on a 1989 5.0 are?

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Old 03-06-2008, 03:37 PM
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Default RE: HEad bolts

7/16 for stock heads but most aftermarket are 1/2" then you get the ARP biolts with washers
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Old 03-06-2008, 05:06 PM
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Default RE: HEad bolts

Head bolt holes are 1/2" on most aftermarket heads.

The threads are 7/16".

I have had no issues not using the washers.

ARP-3601 are some good cheap head bolts that are reuseable.
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