I have a B18b1 block with ARP head studs and a custom Cometic head gasket, my question is what should I torque the head studs down to?

 

when i installed ARP studs on my B18C1 motor the instructions said to install them hand tight with the supplied ARP lube. i installed them hand tight using a rag/cloth for the most grip, with the lube of course. i also used a stock sized Cometic HG. everything's working fine. hope this helps.

later

 

Sweet is correct on setting the studs before torquing.




[Modified by Shft@9GSR, 6:45 PM 9/24/2002]

 

got that but now I need to torque the head down... do I torque stock specifications? or do I do what arp wants torqued?

edit- called arp and they told me 65 lbs on the head with moly lube.


[Modified by infamousRRH, 11:09 AM 9/24/2002]

 

do what ARP says since you are using their studs. i talked to them when i did my buildup and they explained that the torque specs are different because of the stud material and the lube that is used. so i just followed what they said and i haven't had any problems yet.

later