I am in need of help once again...

Before I start to put the engine back together I need to know if there is anything special about torquing down a o-ringed head?

The head was already o-ringed when I got the car and engine, but it was off the actual block and missing head studs.

I went and bought some MAP H11 dogpoint studs and am getting ready to put the car back on the road.

Do I use the same torque specs as on a non o-ringed head or is there anything special about it?

I am using a stock head gasket.

I have tried searching but I really didn't find anything, if it has already been answered, please point me the right direction. If it has not any and all help is greatly appreciated.


-Darek

 

Figured it out with the help of Buschur Racing.

The headstuds have to be torqued to 100ft.lbs if you are using a stock headgasket.

I will probably post a "build" thread probably more like a "let's put this thing back on the road" kind of thread.

 

My head is not o-ringed and I torqued my head down to 98lb using a copper gasket using the standard ARP head stud kit (non-L19). So far it is holding well.

Cheers.