2275 width and head stud length

[Northof49]

How much wider would a Type 1 2275 (82x94mm) with stroker pistons and 5.4" rods be than a stock 1600? Are the 1/2" longer head studs sold a necessity? How important is the quality of the 8mm head studs?
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you need the longer head studs if you are using a 5.7" rod or longer. Stock length is fine for your build.
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[mark tucker]

I agree with john for the most part( there is always an exception somewhere) and on usual builds. but it is wize to mock up & check before locktighten the studs..... been there done that. triming is a bitch once there stuck. and even on some with std studs and some rockers they have slight interfearance with 2 rockers on each head(1ex&2in,3in,4ex if my memory is worken) some clear at closed but when lifting they contact the stud. there are many things to be checked when building a motor,this is just 2 of them.good luck

[theDrew]

On my 2275 with 5.400 rods, I only had to shim the barrels .030, so it was just barely barely wider than stock.
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[Greezy Joe]

I had to shim mine 90 thou, so as Mark says, You have to mock it up. But my 2276 is only 1/16th or so wider than stock.
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