Torque spec for new hks head gasket

[racerjoe2004]

i need to know what to torque my metal head gasket to because i have been hearing different numbers

 

[IJ.]

What fasteners?

 

[isnms]

If ARP bolts, studs are slightly different I think:

procedure:

 

[Spiv]

^ what he said exactly. That's the best answer I've seen all day- and yeah, exactly the same thing if they're ARP head studs. Mine are at 85 like most other's here.

If it's the stock bolts, #1 don't reuse them, and the best you'll get is 70lb without stretching the bolts too much. If you're putting your old bolts back in, stop, and think a little

 

[jdub]

Ummm...that ARP spec sheet says 75 ft/lbs for aluminum heads

 

[cnewingham]

guess I am in trouble cause I went 85lbs.

 

[racerjoe2004]

i got the arp studs

What fasteners?

 

[jdub]

They didn't come with a spec sheet like the one above for the bolts?

 

[s383mmber1]

guess I am in trouble cause I went 85lbs.

Your not in trouble.

 

[isnms]

I tried to find the spec sheet for the studs someone posted. One should have come with your.
Here are a few threads to review.
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9914
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15599
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2911

 

[isnms]

jdub, it was you
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?p=203201&post203201

studs - 81ft/lb

 

[jdub]

Yeah, I did

ARP recently changed the torque spec for the studs...I don't have a copy of the new sheet. If these are older studs, 81 ft/lbs w/ moly is correct. If new, he needs to use the spec sheet that came with the studs.