{"product_id":"arp-bb-ford-390-428-fe-series-head-bolt-kit","title":"ARP BB Ford 390-428 FE Series Head Bolt Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e155-3601\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 672036004255\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARP High Performance Series Head Bolt Kit – Ford FE 390-428 V8 1958-1976\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARP 155-3601 head bolt kit upgrades Ford FE-series big block engines including 390, 406, 427, 428, Cobra Jet and Side-Oiler models from 1958-1976. These 8740 chrome-moly steel bolts provide 180,000 psi tensile strength and 30-50% more clamping force than OEM for reliable head gasket sealing in high compression, nitrous or boosted setups. Precision rolled threads after heat treatment ensure fatigue resistance on engines producing 600-1000+ horsepower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8740 Chrome-Moly Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180,000 psi tensile strength handles extreme cylinder pressures in race and street engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Oxide Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resists corrosion while rolled threads boost fatigue strength over cut threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardened Washers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parallel-ground design promotes even load distribution and prevents galling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 bolts and 26 washers replace all factory head bolts on both cylinder heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e No modifications needed for FE blocks, rated for 1000+ HP 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