302 head stud torque ??

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me2stang
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302 head stud torque ??

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what lb. do you guys torque your heads at? 302 block arp studs trick flow track heats... im spraying the car with a 250 hit


let me know thanks!!
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Re: 302 head stud torque ??

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70 ft/lbs. if its 7/16" 100 for 1/2" use moly lube on the bushings to keep it from galling if your using 7/16" hardware.
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there 1/2 studs.... what do the boost guys torque them too?
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i guess you could torque them like regular bolts...i do mine to 85 bottom and 87 top....
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Make sure you put moly under the nut and washer and pull them up to 115/120 ft lbs.

If you follow the recommended ARP numbers you will huff a head gasket.


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thanks a lot guys!
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