Main Studs??

Challenger340 said
I have been Machining and building 440's for going on 40 years, I OWN an Align BORING jig, as well as an Align Honing Cabinet CH100 Sunnen.

Aside from anyone getting "lucky" as Mains are pretty forgiving....

I have never seen a Main Bearing Cap that does NOT distort beyond my comfort level....
when switching from stock Main Bolts @ 80 Ft/Lb Torque with stock BOLTS...
to
ARP Studs with 110 Ft/Lb Torque using ARP Moly
In my experience, They ALL DISTORT in the above scenario !

You think it's "OK" , by all means you screw it together.
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If you torque to factory specs and there was no interference with the holes in the caps - I highly doubt you'll see distortion. You're not loading the fastener to were it should be. They should go to 110lbs with the ARP lube. Do that and then see what they do...