{"product_id":"arp-honda-acura-k20a-a2-a3-head-stud-kit","title":"ARP Honda\/Acura K20A (A2 \u0026 A3) Head Stud Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003e208-4701\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 672036033736\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARP Honda\/Acura K20A (A2 \u0026amp; A3) Head Stud Kit 2002-2006 RSX \u0026amp; Civic Si\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eARP 208-4701 head stud kit upgrades cylinder head fastening on K20A2 and K20A3 engines found in 2002-2006 Acura RSX models and 2002-2005 Honda Civic Si. These studs provide even clamp load under high boost or high RPM conditions to prevent head gasket failure. 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