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HOME / PRODUCT / Gator Fasteners Heavy Duty Head Stud Kit for Chevy/GMC (2004-20) LS Gen III Engines (LS1/LS6)
SaleGator Fasteners Heavy Duty Head Stud Kit for Chevy/GMC (2004-20) LS Gen III Engines (LS1/LS6)

Gator Fasteners Heavy Duty Head Stud Kit for Chevy/GMC (2004-20) LS Gen III Engines (LS1/LS6)

SKU: JDZHHSKLS3
• HD220 Material – Higher strength and durability compared than 8740 used by competitors. • High Tensile Strength - Rated at 220,000 PSI tensile strength. • Maximum Clamping Force – Reduces head gasket failures under extreme conditions. • Precision Machined & Heat Treated – Ensures perfect fitment and long-term performance. • Complete Kit – Includes high-quality washers and nuts for a secure installation. • Ideal for High-Performance Applications – Perfect for turbocharged, supercharged, and nitrous-fed LS builds. • Precision Fitment - Designed to replace factory head bolts with precise fitment for easy installation. • Rolled Threads After Heat Treating – Increases strength and fatigue resistance for maximum durability.
$349.99$438.00
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Description

When it comes to pushing the limits of your LS Gen III engine, the Gator Fasteners Heavy Duty Head Stud Kit (HSKLS3) is built to handle extreme power and high boost applications. Designed for Chevy/GMC LS1 & LS6 engines (2004-20), these heavy-duty head studs ensure maximum clamping force, superior strength, and long-term durability—eliminating head lift even in the most demanding conditions.


Engineered for Maximum Strength
Manufactured from HD220, Gator's proprietary high-strength material, these head studs far exceed the capabilities of other brands that are using standard 8740. The Gator Fasteners HSKLS3 kit is specifically designed to outperform the competition, providing a higher tensile strength and improved fatigue resistance for boosted and high-compression LS applications.


Trust in Gator Fasteners because "Nothing Bites Like Gator".



Fitment:
• 4.8L 294ci (2004-17) small block Gen III/IV (LS-based engines)
• 5.3L 325ci (2004-14) small block Gen III/IV (LS-based engines)
• 5.7L 350ci (2004-07) small block Gen III/IV (LS-based engines)
• 6.0L 364ci (2004-20) small block Gen III/IV (LS-based engines)
• 6.2L 376ci (2008-17) small block Gen III/IV (LS-based engines)
• 7.0L 427ci (2006-15) small block Gen III/IV (LS-based engines)

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