ARP2000 Head Stud Install

I plan to install ARP 2000 head studs. The engine currently has 25k miles and I'm wondering if it's necessary to replace the head gasket at the same time?

I assume it's best practice to remove all the studs, replace the gasket and reinstall the heads tightening down at 85 ft/lbs using Ford's torque pattern. Is that what everybody's doing?

Does anybody have the correct part number for the ARP 2000 Head Stud Kit?

I believe the correct part number is ARP-256-4001. Is that right?

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Yes, I've read most of your thread. I wasn't sure if the studs were the same for the cast iron block.

On a side note, I ordered the Boundary oil pump gears. Do I need to install the cam holder tool or can I just line up the dark link with the gear mark during reinstall?

They have different part numbers if you want 6 or 12 point. 256-4001 or 256-4201 are the ARP 2K part numbers.

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Forza Aerospace said:

Yes, I've read most of your thread. I wasn't sure if the studs were the same for the cast iron block.

On a side note, I ordered the Boundary oil pump gears. Do I need to install the cam holder tool or can I just line up the dark link with the gear mark during reinstall?

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You should need the cam holder. Not sure if you "have" to have it, but personally I'd use it. I did head gaskets and studs on mine a few years back and used the cam tools.