Head Gasket Installation

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Aug 26, 2011 | 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 77nomad

I dunno. I have used ARP so long I forgot. Guessing would be 75-80

Do ARP use different torque than stock head bolts?
Edit-I see they do use different torque specs.

Here's all the info, heads are 65 ft. lbs.
http://boxwrench.net/specs/chevy_sb.htm

Last edited by 1971BB427; Aug 26, 2011 at 08:25 AM.

Aug 26, 2011 | 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MillzE

Great I did get it. They only fit one way around the oil.

Now my question is does any one have the torque spec foe the head gasket bolts? I got the pattern but am not sure about the torque.

Told you...