arp head bolts?

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bonnacab
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Post Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:45 pm

can anyone reccomend a supplier for arp head bolts for my m42 turbo? ive read m52 arp bolts fit also.
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Post Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:34 pm

got mine from ARROWS
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Post Thu Aug 13, 2009 11:47 am

I used Arrow for my ARP con-rod bolts. Their service was very god, and when I rang them for specific advice after purchase they were extremely helpful and knowledgable.

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Post Thu Aug 13, 2009 2:25 pm

VAC motorsport in the US also stock ARP stuff for BMWs
325i Twin Turbo (until 10am 01/12/07 :( )

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Post Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:04 pm

thanks chaps,i will take a look.does anyone knows if m52 cylinder head bolts are longer than m42 bolts,and will they fit?i read somwhere longer head bolts will stop the head from lifting when boosting up to 14psi. any feedback welcome. :)