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Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
will be using 7/16 ARP head bolts, can someone tell me the torque settings for the upper and lower? Thanks.

this is for a 92 factory block 302 bored 060 over using felpro 9333pt1 gaskets.
 
Posted by 1991 SSP 331 TWIN TURBO (Member # 7840) on :
 
70lb
 
Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
thank you. Would it hurt to increase to 80 or even 90 lbs?
 
Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 92_5.0:
thank you. Would it hurt to increase to 80 or even 90 lbs?
I do 80 with ARP bolts and 90 with ARP studs.

Also depends on what lube you use.
 
Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
gonna be using ARP bolts and Loctite, im thinkin 80 on the bottom and 85 on top? Or is that too much for the gasket?
 
Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 92_5.0:
gonna be using ARP bolts and Loctite, im thinkin 80 on the bottom and 85 on top? Or is that too much for the gasket?
Sounds good, I have heard of folks using loctite but I use RTV on the lowers (windsor) and just ARP lube on the uppers.
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by turbo50:
quote:
Originally posted by 92_5.0:
gonna be using ARP bolts and Loctite, im thinkin 80 on the bottom and 85 on top? Or is that too much for the gasket?
Sounds good, I have heard of folks using loctite but I use RTV on the lowers (windsor) and just ARP lube on the uppers.
+1
Stay away from Loctite on those, it won't seal the threads. Stick with RTV.
 
Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
Thanks guys, I trust your judgement and experience, but Edelbrock recommends using Loctite. Is RTV still the way to go?
 
Posted by WEST_BAY$_FINE$T_COUPE (Member # 8169) on :
 
FROM WHAT I HEAR JOHN B KNOWS HIS SHIT AND SO DOES TURBO50 SO DONT USE IT
 
Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 92_5.0:
Thanks guys, I trust your judgement and experience, but Edelbrock recommends using Loctite. Is RTV still the way to go?
RTV on the lowers brother.

Loctite 598, which is RTV.

ARP recommends RTV on anything that hits water and ARP lube on those that don't.

Never use RTV and Lube on the same bolt/stud.

[ December 04, 2008, 06:31 PM: Message edited by: turbo50 ]
 
Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :
 
This is the "LOCTITE" they are speaking of

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=lct-40463
 
Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by turbo50:
quote:
Originally posted by 92_5.0:
Thanks guys, I trust your judgement and experience, but Edelbrock recommends using Loctite. Is RTV still the way to go?
RTV on the lowers brother.

Loctite 598, which is RTV.

ARP recommends RTV on anything that hits water and ARP lube on those that don't.

Never use RTV and Lube on the same bolt/stud.
Got it. Thanks again, very much appreciated [patriot]
 




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