{"id":9970440306928,"title":"1998.5-2003 DODGE 5.9L CUMMINS 24-VALVE MAIN STUD KIT","handle":"main-stud-kit-ram-5-9l-cummins-24v-1998-5-2003-ppe","description":"\u003ch2\u003e24-VALVE MAIN STUD KIT for 1998.5-2003 DODGE 5.9L CUMMINS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain cap bolts are a crucial component to maintain crankshaft alignment and ensure proper seals at the main bearing caps. Stock main cap bolts often yield in performance applications or even in stock conditions as stress cycles cumulate, which can lead to catastrophic engine failure. The PPE Main Stud Kit is designed to address this common failure point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PPE Main Studs are constructed of premium chrome-moly alloy with over 215,000 psi yield strength and over 230,000 psi tensile strength. Each stud is heat treated before being centerless ground and thread rolled, which effectively reduces stress concentration and results in a much higher fatigue resistance. 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Stock main cap bolts often yield in performance applications or even in stock conditions as stress cycles cumulate, which can lead to catastrophic engine failure. The PPE Main Stud Kit is designed to address this common failure point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PPE Main Studs are constructed of premium chrome-moly alloy with over 215,000 psi yield strength and over 230,000 psi tensile strength. Each stud is heat treated before being centerless ground and thread rolled, which effectively reduces stress concentration and results in a much higher fatigue resistance. Broaching of studs is performed via EDM to ensure top-level precision. 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