i put arp headstuds on my d16z6 motor and i dont understand the specs for the torque on them. i put them into the block like the instructions say "hand tight". then it says look for torque specs on back. there is a bunch of specs but i dont understand what they are sayin. can i just go buy the dealer service manuel? 53 foot pounds of torque??? thats the only other reference i have... thanx

 

You MUST follow ARP's instructions.

Post up which part you can't follow and we'll clarify it for you.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by delsoldrew &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i put arp headstuds on my d16z6 motor and i dont understand the specs for the torque on them. i put them into the block like the instructions say "hand tight". then it says look for torque specs on back. there is a bunch of specs but i dont understand what they are sayin. can i just go buy the dealer service manuel? 53 foot pounds of torque??? thats the only other reference i have... thanx</TD></TR></TABLE>

53ft/Lbs torque.. so u tighten them up ,using a torque wrench,with 53ftlbs torque. may be the other info are like to tighten them up in sequenced. BUT,..i just remembered that u should not go 53ft/lbs straight away.. how i normally done mine is to torque initially using somewhere half the final tq #,for eg.25ft/lbs..all in sequenced..then go up to 50ft/lbs..and then finally to 70ft/lbs ,in the case of my engine and head stud specs. hope i didnt confuse you.

 

that's what i did i went 25ft-pounds all in sequence then 53. because they are arp would they be more in torque than stock would be? i'm using a stock honda head gasket and will be boosting on this motor. i just want to make sure i do this right before i put the valve cover on and start driving it. thanx...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by delsoldrew &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">that's what i did i went 25ft-pounds all in sequence then 53. because they are arp would they be more in torque than stock would be? </TD></TR></TABLE>

of course they would. i think u have done all u need to do. but just out of curiousity..what part of the instruction dont u understand,may be u can post em for us to see

 

it says thread type and size then under that it has a bunch of sizes from 1/4 to 5/16 to 9/16. then next to that it has 170'000/180'000 with a bunch of torque specs under that.

 

should i torque them up to 70???

 

it also says "the torque values represented are intended to be for general information, not for specific installations!"

 

I'm not sure what happened, but it seems as though the tech/misc forum has gone down hill for the last year or so... Where did all the leaders go?

Anyway...

Step 1: Slather the studs with the ARP provided moly lube. Lube both threaded ends, as well as both sides of the washers and the underside of the nut. Basically, cover everything in lube.

Step 2: Thread the studs into the block hand tight only. Put the end of the stud with the greater amount of threads into the block. The end with fewer threads will poke up through the head.

Step3: Drop the head on, slide the washers on, and tighten the nuts. Follow the correct tightening sequence. Use this chart:

1st set - 20 lbs
2nd - 40 lbs
3rd - 70 lbs

Do not use the above chart unless you are using the ARP specific lube. Do not torque past 70lbs.

 

i already put the arp moly lube on everything like you said. i already torqued the bolts 1st at 25 then at 53 ft pounds. i just wanna make sure that 70 is what i want the last torque step i need before i slap the cover back on.... thanx enzo

 

To quell your nerves: http://www.aptfast.com/ARP_Add...s.htm

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