Replace head studs when adding new Edelbrock heads?

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Deuce Lover is correct (as usual ) - there are certain brands and models of heads that were specifically designed to use the stock-length studs. That would be the route I'd take as there is no reliable way to remove the old studs with the engine in the car - usually it takes a complete tear-down, some praying to higher powers, a bit of torch/tig work and other such fun. So don't attempt that!

If you do the aluminum head route, make sure you put a good dose on anti-seize on the sides of the studs - helps prevent corrosion and also might help you get the heads off at a later date.

Here is a pic of a set of Navarro heads. Barney wanted to make sure folks could bolt these onto an engine and not have to replace the stock studs - as did Edmunds, certain Offenhauser models, etc..

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