SKU: 208-4309 | UPC: 672036649920
ARP Cylinder Head Stud Kit for Honda 3.0/3.2L NSX 1990-95, ARP2000, 12pt
This ARP Pro Series cylinder head stud kit is designed for Honda NSX models equipped with 3.0L and 3.2L engines from 1990 to 1995. The kit provides consistent clamping force to maintain head gasket integrity under high boost or high-rpm conditions. Precision manufacturing ensures gaskets and heads align perfectly during assembly.
Key Features
- ARP2000 Alloy: Heat-treated to 220,000 PSI tensile strength for reliable performance in competition engines
- Centerless Ground Studs: Ensures concentricity and straightness so heads and gaskets seat without resistance
- Post Heat-Treat Thread Rolling: Delivers fatigue strength 20 times higher than pre-heat-treat threading
- Undercut Stud Design: Balances stretch across studs for even clamping load and gasket compression
- 12-Point Nuts: Allows precise torque application with chrome moly construction
Product Notes
- Torque to ARP specifications using ARP Ultra-Torque lubricant for accurate preload
- Kit includes studs hardened washers and 12-point nuts
- Packaged to prevent damage during transit
Installation Notes
- Professional installation recommended.
- Chase cylinder head bolt holes in block with ARP thread chaser before install
- Compatible with OEM and aftermarket MLS or copper head gaskets
This Part Fits
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-1996 | Acura | NSX | 3.0L C30A |
| 1997-2005 | Acura | NSX | 3.2L C32B |
| 1997-2004 | Acura | NSX-T | 3.2L C32B |
Why Choose ARP?
- Favorite of professional engine builders for all-out competition powerplants
- Premium alloys with controlled heat treatment throughout each stud
- Exacting tolerances from thread rolling to finishing for repeatable results
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: Will this kit fit later NSX models with the 3.2L engine?
A: Yes it fits Acura NSX 1991-2005 including 3.0L C30A 1991-1996 and 3.2L C32B 1997-2005 on base and NSX-T models -
Q: What makes ARP2000 alloy different?
A: Proprietary alloy precisely heat-treated to 220,000 PSI far exceeding aircraft-quality steels with complete penetration -
Q: What torque specs should I use?
A: Follow ARP provided torque values in 3 stages with moly or Ultra-Torque lube professional install advised
Shipping & Handling
- Method: UPS Ground
- Availability: In stock - ships same or next business day
- Packaging: Sturdy box 12 x 9 x 1 inches
- Weight: 2.1 lbs
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ARP (Automotive Racing Products) is the world’s premier manufacturer of high-strength engine and driveline fasteners—head studs and bolts, main studs, rod bolts, and more—engineered and manufactured in-house from start to finish for race-proven reliability. With vertically integrated processes that include cold heading, machining, heat-treating, thread rolling after heat treat, and rigorous QA, ARP maintains aerospace-level certifications (ISO 9001 and AS9100) and validates every part for repeatable clamp load and fatigue resistance. Signature alloys such as 8740 chromoly, ARP2000, L19, and Custom Age 625+ deliver ultimate tensile strengths up to the super-alloy range, while ARP Ultra-Torque fastener assembly lubricant helps achieve consistent pre-load during installation. From street performance builds to professional motorsport programs, ARP fasteners provide precise fitment, superior metallurgy, and the durability needed to keep engines together at elevated cylinder pressures and...
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