Does the Head Stud Kit for RB26DETT include a head gasket?

No. The HKS 22999-AN008 kit contains fourteen studs, fourteen 12-point nuts, fourteen washers and the installation manual, with the HKS molybdenum grease. HKS recommends pairing the studs with its Grommet Type Metal Head Gasket Super Cooling for high output or track use, sold separately.

Do the studs fit every RB26DETT Skyline GT-R?

Yes. HKS lists the Head Stud Kit for RB26DETT for the BNR32 from 1989 to 1994, the BCNR33 from 1995 to 1998 and the BNR34 from 1999 to 2002. HKS does not list other RB engines for this part number.

Is the kit worth it on an engine that is not heavily modified?

Yes, according to HKS, which recommends the studs for a general overhaul as well as for highly modified engines. The bottoming design spreads the stress in the block threads, which HKS says makes deck cracks less likely and helps an RB26 block last longer.

Is installation a home garage job?

No. HKS states that installation must be done by a professional. The job means working with the cylinder head off, cleaning and possibly tapping the block threads so each stud bottoms, greasing every stud, nut and washer, and torquing in stages to the HKS sequence.

Is a tune needed after fitting the studs?

No, not for the studs themselves. Head studs change the clamp load on the head gasket and do not affect airflow or fueling. Any boost increase they support, such as with the HKS GTIII-SS or GTIII 2530 turbine kits, needs engine management tuning.

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HKS Pro Head Stud Kit for RB26DETT Nissan Skyline GT-R

HKS’s Pro Head Stud Kit for RB26DETT Nissan Skyline GT-R replaces the factory head bolts on the BNR32, BCNR33 and BNR34 with 14 bottoming-type studs in ARP Custom Age 625+, a material HKS rates at about 1.3 times the tensile strength of ARP2000. The goal is to stop the head lifting and the gasket leaking under high combustion pressure. HKS aims it at highly modified RB26 engines, and also recommends it for a general overhaul because it protects the block.

Development and Testing

HKS evaluated the Head Stud Kit for RB26DETT in drag racing at more than 1,180hp on HKS engines rather than customer cars. Each stud threads to the bottom of its hole in the block, so the engaged thread is longer and the stress spreads out, which HKS says makes cracks around the deck threads less likely and helps extend the life of an RB26 block that is now hard to replace.

Features

ARP Custom Age 625+ studs, the highest tensile strength material in the ARP range according to HKS
HKS bottom tapping stud design with longer thread engagement in the block
Carburized washers with a larger seat area than stock
Dedicated HKS molybdenum grease for assembly, which HKS also sells separately as 22999-AK002

Specifications

Studs: 14
Block-side thread: M12 x 1.5
Nut-side thread: M12 x 1.25
Nuts: 14, 12-point
Washers: 14, 22mm outside diameter, 3.0mm thick
Final nut torque: 107lb-ft (145Nm), after the HKS staged sequence
Material: ARP Custom Age 625+

Applications

Nissan Skyline GT-R: BCNR33 | 1995-1998 | RB26DETT
Nissan Skyline GT-R: BNR32 | 1989-1994 | RB26DETT
Nissan Skyline GT-R: BNR34 | 1999-2002 | RB26DETT

Notes

No head gasket is included; for high output or track use HKS recommends its Grommet Type Metal Head Gasket Super Cooling
Professional installation by an experienced engine builder is required
Block thread depth varies, so a thread tap correction may be needed for every stud to bottom out, since HKS sets the torque from the bottomed position
The HKS sequence runs the nuts up in five stages, backs them off and repeats on the first tightening only, then finishes at 107lb-ft (145Nm)
Head studs do not add power, and any power increase they support requires engine management tuning
This part is intended for off-road or competition use where emissions laws apply, and the buyer is responsible for checking local regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Head Stud Kit for RB26DETT include a head gasket? No. The HKS 22999-AN008 kit contains fourteen studs, fourteen 12-point nuts, fourteen washers and the installation manual, with the HKS molybdenum grease. HKS recommends pairing the studs with its Grommet Type Metal Head Gasket Super Cooling for high output or track use, sold separately.
Do the studs fit every RB26DETT Skyline GT-R? Yes. HKS lists the Head Stud Kit for RB26DETT for the BNR32 from 1989 to 1994, the BCNR33 from 1995 to 1998 and the BNR34 from 1999 to 2002. HKS does not list other RB engines for this part number.
Is the kit worth it on an engine that is not heavily modified? Yes, according to HKS, which recommends the studs for a general overhaul as well as for highly modified engines. The bottoming design spreads the stress in the block threads, which HKS says makes deck cracks less likely and helps an RB26 block last longer.
Is installation a home garage job? No. HKS states that installation must be done by a professional. The job means working with the cylinder head off, cleaning and possibly tapping the block threads so each stud bottoms, greasing every stud, nut and washer, and torquing in stages to the HKS sequence.
Is a tune needed after fitting the studs? No, not for the studs themselves. Head studs change the clamp load on the head gasket and do not affect airflow or fueling. Any boost increase they support, such as with the HKS GTIII-SS or GTIII 2530 turbine kits, needs engine management tuning.

About HKS

HKS is a Japanese performance engineering brand founded in 1973 and headquartered in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, with a long-standing reputation for developing high-quality aftermarket parts and motorsport-proven technology for enthusiast and professional applications. Known for innovations in turbocharging and engine performance, HKS produces a broad range of components including exhaust systems, turbo kits, electronics / engine management, and suspension solutions, with product development heavily influenced by decades of involvement in racing disciplines such as circuit time attack, drag, and drifting.

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