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ARP Subaru WRX EJ20 & EJ25 Head Stud Kit

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ARP260-4701
672036022822
Head Stud & Bolt Kits
20+ Units In Stock - Ships Next Business Day
$ 303.53
$ 303.53

SKU: 260-4701 | UPC: 672036022822

ARP Subaru WRX EJ20 & EJ25 Head Stud Kit 2002-2012 Impreza STI Legacy Forester

ARP 260-4701 head stud kit upgrades Subaru EJ20 and EJ25 DOHC engines in WRX STI Impreza Forester XT Legacy GT Baja Turbo and Saab 9-2X models. Factory head bolts stretch under boost losing clamp load while ARP studs deliver even pressure across the head gasket for leak-free seals. Built for daily drivers pushing high horsepower on street track or strip.

Key Features

  • Genuine ARP Fasteners: High-strength ARP2000 alloy steel construction withstands 220,000 psi tensile strength for extreme cylinder pressures
  • Stud Design: Eliminates thread wear in aluminum blocks and provides repeatable torque accuracy over multiple heat cycles
  • Precision-Rolled Threads: Increases thread engagement by 25 percent over cut threads for secure hold without galling
  • Matched Hardware: Includes hardened parallel ground washers and lightweight 12-point nuts for precise fit and fast installation
  • Track Proven: Handles 40+ psi boost levels in turbocharged EJ builds without failure

Product Notes

  • Use ARP Ultra-Torque fastener lubricant on stud threads and nut faces for accurate torque readings
  • Re-torque studs after 500 miles or first heat cycle per ARP guidelines
  • Shipping weight 2.25 lbs package dimensions 10.5 x 7.5 x 1.75 inches

Installation Notes

  • Professional installation recommended.
  • Clean cylinder block threads with ARP thread chaser before assembly
  • Torque in ARP specified sequence to 65 ft-lbs plus 110 degree angle for EJ applications

This Part Fits

Year Make Model Submodel
2005-2006 Saab 9-2X Aero
2004-2006 Subaru Baja Turbo
2004-2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT
2009-2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5 GT
2002-2012 Subaru Impreza WRX
2006-2007 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited
2009-2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Premium
2006-2007 Subaru Impreza WRX TR
2004-2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Limited
2010-2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Limited
2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Special Edition
2010-2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT
2005-2006 Subaru Legacy GT

Why Choose ARP?

  • Fasteners trusted in NHRA Top Fuel and Pro Stock engines for decades
  • Custom alloy formulas resist fatigue in 1000+ horsepower turbo setups
  • Lifetime warranty against breakage when torqued and installed correctly

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: Does this fit 2004-2007 Subaru STI EJ255?
    A: Yes ARP 260-4701 bolts directly into 2004-2012 Impreza WRX STI EJ25 turbo engines with no modifications
  • Q: What alloy is used in these head studs?
    A: ARP2000 proprietary steel alloy rated at 220,000 psi tensile strength with rolled threads and black oxide finish for corrosion resistance
  • Q: Is a torque sequence guide included?
    A: Kit contains printed ARP instructions with exact torque specs lube recommendations and multi-stage tightening sequence for EJ heads

Shipping & Handling

  • Method: UPS Ground or FedEx Ground
  • Availability: In stock - ships same or next business day
  • Packaging: Original ARP box 10.5 x 7.5 x 1.75 inches protective foam inserts
  • Weight: 2.25 lbs

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