head torqing?

[angel]

putting down the vor heads, just wanted to 2 check.65lbs of torqe?

 

[gjp]

Re: head torqing?

I thought I read somewhere it was more. Like 75lbs. when I took mine off it felt like 200lbs. LOL

 

[angel]

Re: head torqing?

damn !!! so its 75 lbs of torque. just making sure , thanks

 

[gjp]

Re: head torqing?

dont quote me on that. Not 100% sure. I would e-mail mike at rpm.

 

[angel]

Re: head torqing?

halla back.

 

[gjp]

Re: head torqing?

After doing a search I got different answers.

 

[DynaGlide]

Re: head torqing?

I believe I tightened mine to 75, in a circular tightening pattern from the middle, tighten to 50ftlbs around the horn, then 65, then 75.

 

[dgoodhue]

Re: head torqing?

I am using ARP so I will be using their torque specs. If I was using factory bolts I would use the factory spec (which I have no idea what it is off the top my head)

 

[DynaGlide]

Re: head torqing?

Good point on the hardware torque specs. I don't remember exactly what it was, but I also used ARPs suggested torque specs.

 

[turbodig]

Re: head torqing?

putting down the vor heads, just wanted to 2 check.65lbs of torqe?

If using ARP bolts or studs, use their specs. If using stock bolts, your 65 is fine.
(Unless your head gasket manu specifies a different value)

Later

 

[Black Knight]

Re: head torqing?

For factory hardware you want to torque the heads down in three steps.

1. Torque all to 25 lbs
2. Torque all to 45 lbs
3. Torque all to 65 lbs

This is the specs out of 2 different repair manuels, they also say to use Permatex #2 on the threads.