{"product_id":"arp-bmw-e46-m3-s54-12pt-head-stud-kit","title":"ARP BMW E46 M3\/S54 12pt head stud kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e201-4303\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 672036036522\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARP 2001-2006 BMW E46 M3 S54 12pt Head Stud Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eARP head stud kit fits 2001-2006 BMW E46 M3 with S54 3.2L engine. Stud design handles extreme cylinder pressures for boosted or high-RPM setups. Kit ensures even gasket sealing and engine stability under heavy loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eARP2000 Alloy Studs:\u003c\/strong\u003e High tensile strength over 200,000 psi resists fatigue in performance engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-Point Nuts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide secure grip and accurate torque application without rounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRolled Threads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Increase thread shear strength for consistent clamping and reusability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStud Layout:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matches OEM locations to reduce block distortion and thread wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes parallel ground washers and lube instructions for easy assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in USA with ARP lifetime guarantee on studs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits stock rebuilds to 30+ psi boost levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaged 12 x 9 x 2 inches weighs 2.8 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional installation recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChase block threads with tap kit before install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse ARP Ultra-Torque lube and follow 70 ft-lb torque sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eThis Part Fits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubmodel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001-2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE46 (S54 3.2L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Choose ARP?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50+ years supplying fasteners to pro racing teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive dyno testing validates clamp load retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC-machined for exact OEM replacement fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does this fit all E46 M3 models including CSL?\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes covers 2001-2006 E46 M3 with S54 engine worldwide including ZCP and CSL variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What material and strength rating?\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Studs forged from ARP2000 alloy with 220,000 psi tensile strength and 12pt chromoly nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What warranty and re-torque policy?\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime no-fail warranty on studs re-torque after 500 miles and heat cycles per ARP guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e UPS Ground or FedEx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e In stock - ships same or next business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e ARP box 12 x 9 x 2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ARP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43739353612367,"sku":"ARP201-4303","price":247.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/7920\/files\/arp-bmw-e46-m3s54-12pt-head-stud-kit-arp.jpg?v=1768370643","url":"https:\/\/www.blackopsautoworks.com\/products\/arp-bmw-e46-m3-s54-12pt-head-stud-kit","provider":"Black Ops Auto Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}