about to install my head and got some questions about the the bolts/studs. it's stock gsr with new oem head gasket. searched and getting mixed responses on how to install them. i got the arp's were it has the allen/hex on the top of the stud. i found a bunch of ways people do it just making sure...

first lube the threads, nuts and washers with the arp moly lube, screw the studs into the block "hand tight only"? then put the head gasket(w/copper spray) and head on...now for torquing it...

Step 1 - 25 ft/lb
Step 2 - 45 ft/lb
Step 3- 65 ft/lb
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Step 4- 70 ft/lb? Some say to do it to 70 some say 65? Intructions say both too...

Do I need to keep applying lube while torquing them down? What do people mean when the say to "double nut" when installing them?

 

The way I did mine just torque them down 5ft/lb into the head and I use the moly lube supply be arp and the torque the nut in sequence to whatever desire.

 

I torqued the stud itself 10 ft/lbs. Then put the head on, torqued the nut first to 35, then to 70. No problems, and honestly I've been lazy and never pulled re-torqued

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by a1320addict &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I torqued the stud itself 10 ft/lbs. Then put the head on, torqued the nut first to 35, then to 70. No problems, and honestly I've been lazy and never pulled re-torqued </TD></TR></TABLE>

same for me

 

the motor isn't going to be boosted for awhile, would that matter? is it neccesary to go back and re-check/torque them down after a few miles?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by zoo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the motor isn't going to be boosted for awhile, would that matter? is it neccesary to go back and re-check/torque them down after a few miles?</TD></TR></TABLE>

check them after the 1st heat cycle.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by a1320addict &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I torqued the stud itself 10 ft/lbs. Then put the head on, torqued the nut first to 35, then to 70. No problems, and honestly I've been lazy and never pulled re-torqued </TD></TR></TABLE>

sounds about what i do as well. our gaskets hold no problems(800+ hp)

 

is the head supposed to stuck up a little bit from the block before you torque the studs down?

 

No. Check to make sure its aligned properly on the dowels.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by v.i.gsr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No. Check to make sure its aligned properly on the dowels.</TD></TR></TABLE>

haha yeah