Wagner Tuning Nickeled Head Stud Set for R35 Nissan GTR

The Wagner Tuning Nickeled Head Stud Set for R35 Nissan GT-R is a high-strength engine upgrade designed to handle the extreme demands of high-boost and high-horsepower VR38 builds. Manufactured from premium-grade steel and finished with a durable nickel coating for superior corrosion resistance, these precision-engineered head studs provide significantly improved clamping force over factory hardware to prevent head lift under extreme cylinder pressures. Developed for motorsport-level reliability, this Pro-Series stud kit is a direct-fit solution that delivers long-term durability, consistent sealing, and confidence for aggressive street and track-driven GT-R applications.

High-Quality Materials and Production

• Wagner Tuning manufactures its Pro-Series 18.8 stud sets in Germany using a specially developed high-strength steel that achieves a tensile strength of over 1,850 N/mm² after heat treatment. Instead of conventional cut threads, all threads are formed using a precision rolling process that increases thread flank strength by approximately 30% for superior durability. Each Pro-Series product is finished with a nickel coating or optional blued treatment, providing long-lasting protection against corrosion and ensuring reliable performance even under the most demanding operating conditions.

Easy Installation and Durability

• Wagner Tuning designs its Pro-Series studs with an integrated hex socket drive on the head for easy and precise installation. A conical section on the engine block side ensures that, when tightened, the nuts seat correctly in the threaded hole rather than on the thread flanks, protecting the threads during frequent assembly and disassembly common in racing applications. One of the key advantages of Wagner Tuning’s Pro-Series over other manufacturers is the inclusion of matching high-strength nuts and, where required, washers in each kit, all engineered to the same 1,850 N/mm² tensile strength standard.

Features

• Designed for extreme performance and high-boost applications
• Provides superior tensile strength over factory head bolts
• Corrosion-resistant coating for long-term durability and reliability
• Helps prevent cylinder head lift under high cylinder pressures
• Manufactured to exact tolerances for perfect fitment
• Installs in place of factory head bolts with no modifications required
• Ideal for tuned and built VR38 engines
• Engineered for street, track, and motorsport use
• Includes studs, nuts, washers, and assembly lubricant for proper installation

Specifications

• Construction: Pro-Series 18.8 steel
• Tensile Strength: 1850+ N/mm² (270,000 PSI)
• Finish: Nickeled

What’s Included

• M12 Studs (16)
• M12 Nuts (16)
• Washers (16)
• Assembly lubricant
• Assembly instructions

Applications

• Nissan GTR: R35 | 2009-2024 | 3.8L VR38 V6 twin-turbo

Notes

• Also available in a Burnished finish, click here

About Wagner Tuning

Wagner Tuning is a Germany-based performance engineering brand specializing in high-efficiency charge-air cooling and intake solutions for modern turbocharged vehicles. Known for its competition-proven intercoolers and precision-manufactured components, Wagner Tuning combines advanced R&D, CFD analysis, and rigorous testing to deliver measurable performance gains, improved thermal stability, and long-term reliability. With a strong focus on motorsport-inspired engineering and OEM-level fit and finish, Wagner Tuning products are designed to support both high-performance street driving and demanding track use across a wide range of European and international platforms.