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302 head stud torque ??
Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 4:34 pm
by me2stang
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!!
Re: 302 head stud torque ??
Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 5:35 pm
by rednotch
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.
Re: 302 head stud torque ??
Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 5:49 pm
by me2stang
there 1/2 studs.... what do the boost guys torque them too?
Re: 302 head stud torque ??
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:25 pm
by turbocoupejim
i guess you could torque them like regular bolts...i do mine to 85 bottom and 87 top....
Re: 302 head stud torque ??
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:01 am
by K-Star Automotive
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.
Keith
Re: 302 head stud torque ??
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 9:29 am
by me2stang
thanks a lot guys!