I have no clue why arp ls1 headstuds are so damn expensive.
Are you planning on boost?
Well I got them, with 12pt nuts, for $310 and the Summit sales rep had a shit-fit when I found that price on Amazon from ARP-proper. Felt better doing these than the $100 China studs; and the length of the bolts just scream failure point. I used OEM head bolts in the TBSS with the Procharger because it is low boost; I am planning on building a high boost 5.3L for it on the side and will stud it.
As for boosting the wagon. Maybe.
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But, if this does make it to Drag Week and we have to do a repair I don't want to risk damaging the threads in the block re & reing a head/lifter/whatever.