Inliners International Forums General Discussion Engines Chevy 292 Rocker Studs - Alternate options

Hello,

I'm working on a Father / Son project with my boy. We rounded up an old 292 that we're rebuilding. The block has been to the machine shop and back, and we've assembled the short block.
We're now working on the cylinder head. We've removed the intake port bolt bosses in preparation for a bolt in lump kit, and its almost ready for the machine shop.
My question: Can I use aftermarket BBC screw-in rocker arm studs?

I have a set of ARP High Performance Series Rocker Arm Studs for a BBC (ordered for a different project, but did not use them) and I'd like to save a few bucks and use them if I can.

I imagine if there is enough material left after the threads are cut then I should be fine, but I'm wondering if they might be too long and require a tall valve cover.

We have a high lift cam going in (comp 280h .536" lift), so we'll likely require some type of aftermarket stud.

Input from the group is appreciated.

BBC stud will work. You will find the need to shorten the stud boss further than if you were working on a SBC. I cut the .475 down and thread. Do not forget to chamfer the holes. Otherwise you can crack a boss.
I use BBC stud for use with girdle. They are in stock in my store. www.12bolt.com/store

Hi Tom,

I sent you an email last week. Not sure if you've seen it yet, or if it went to your junk folder, but I provide quite a bit more detail on the build and the direction we want to go.

I'd like to buy your 194 valve kit. With this cam am I going to need the .100 longer ones?

I'm interested in one of your PES intakes and a PES lump kit.

Thanks.