Ford Head Stud Kit - 12pt. FE 390-428

The ARP Ford Head Stud Kit for 12-point FE 390-428 engines is designed for serious engine builders and performance enthusiasts who are looking to push their classic big-blocks beyond factory limits. This kit is essential for anyone upgrading their 390, 410, 427, or 428 cubic-inch engine to reliable power levels that factory hardware simply cannot sustain.

ARP's 12-point head studs are made from premium alloy steel and undergo proprietary heat treatment, providing superior tensile strength and fatigue resistance compared to OEM bolts. The 12-point design helps distribute load evenly across the fastener interface, which reduces stress concentration and ensures consistent torque values that maintain gasket sealing under thermal cycling.

This kit fits all 12-point FE-block variants from 1958 through 1976, making it ideal for restorations, engine swaps, or competition builds where reliability is crucial. With features like molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) pre-coating, ARP head studs allow for accurate torque-to-yield calculations, eliminating the guesswork that often accompanies traditional bolt installations.