HOW TO REALLY TORQUE ARP HEAD STUDS!!! Straight from ARP - Page 4 - D-series.org

stiffdogg06 · 02-24-2010, 06:24 AM

Put moly lube on the threads that go into the block or no?

4Door · 02-24-2010, 09:40 AM

i just installed my ARP's last friday...
i put the ARP molly-lube on all studs going into the block and the nuts, i torqued them all down to 20 foot pounds then, straight to 65, then i hit them all again to be sure...

JDMkidD16z6 · 03-30-2010, 07:35 AM

Hhey thanks for the info

combz · 03-30-2010, 03:13 PM

yes clean out threads in the block thoroughly, like take brake cleaner and spray the holes, run a tap through if you have it..spray compressed air. there should be nothing inside those threads..if they budge while your torquing the nuts, you have to start over again, because now torque reading will be inaccurate.

lubricate them in the block.

99_turbo_y8 · 05-01-2010, 08:30 PM

I didnt read the entire thread because it is too long and i dont like to read lol but i fully built mine and i simply put them in and tightened straight to 60 lbs, personally i would not torque any more then that simply because it can make u very nervous. around 45 lbs i started to hear the bolt popping and that is not a good feeling at all. I have forged internals all the way and a +.20 overbore and i am doing fine on just 60 lbs....just thought i would lend a hand

97DSWAP · 05-09-2010, 09:15 PM

i did mine yesterday morning at 22 then 49 on my b7 with a new felpro and it is holding fine not to mention stock studs got re-used for lack of a way to get new ones in a hurry. runs like a honda still so im happy

good info though.

stiffdogg06 · 05-24-2010, 02:13 AM

Just wanted to update this thread with some more info.

I went to 20ft/lbs and then straight to 68 ft/lbs on my Y8.

GT2860RS_Z6 · 06-03-2010, 06:36 PM

Ive got a set of ARP head studs that i want to put in my d15b. Now, is there any way i can remove the oem head bolts and put the arp headstuds in without having to take the head off and replacing the head gasket? Thanks in advance.

sleepingciv · 06-03-2010, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GT2860RS_Z6

Ive got a set of ARP head studs that i want to put in my d15b. Now, is there any way i can remove the oem head bolts and put the arp headstuds in without having to take the head off and replacing the head gasket? Thanks in advance.

dont be lazy man

if you wanna use them just set it to tdc take the head off set the bolts replace the head gasket

stiffdogg06 · 06-12-2010, 07:09 AM

After 8-10 heat cycles, how do you guys re-torque them?

Do you do back off them off a little and re-torque or do you just open the valve cover and re-torque them without backing them out a little?

solo_one87 · 06-19-2010, 03:28 AM

when i put my arps on my d15block/ y8 head setup (mini mee) i hand tightened the studs into the block then went 20 40 60

allmotorcoupe24 · 07-09-2010, 06:32 PM

finally the right information posted, was told this years ago buy a reputable engine builder in the area

lkailburn · 07-16-2010, 12:21 PM

just reinstalled mine. used arp moly lube on the block side bolts as well. used the allen key to get them in there snug. then put the head nuts on hand tight, then 15ft/lbs in sequence then right to 60ft/lbs in sequence. It's best to get a big long smooth torque rather then stopping, ratcheting back, and starting to torque again.

-Luke

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stiffdogg06 D-series soldier iTrader: (6) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 988 Rep Power: 6	Put moly lube on the threads that go into the block or no? __________________ 330whp/250ftlbs D16Y8 GT3076R 18psi - 2009 434whp/332ftlbs D16Y8 GT3076R 27psi Meth Fed - 2010 Thanks to those who have made my goals achievable: Slow Motion Motorsports, The Horsepower Farm, Mista Bone, Go-Autoworks, D-series.org, Bisimoto.

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combz D-series lover iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 269 Rep Power: 5 View My Photo Gallery	yes clean out threads in the block thoroughly, like take brake cleaner and spray the holes, run a tap through if you have it..spray compressed air. there should be nothing inside those threads..if they budge while your torquing the nuts, you have to start over again, because now torque reading will be inaccurate. lubricate them in the block. __________________ My Build Thread and Timeline http://d-series.org/forums/showcase/...r-gt3076r.html 1998 civic lx-T d16z6, GT3076r, viataras, FJ rods, supertech springs/retainers, bisi 2.4 turbo cam, Exospeed star8's wrapped in 23" MT's

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97DSWAP n00b iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	i did mine yesterday morning at 22 then 49 on my b7 with a new felpro and it is holding fine not to mention stock studs got re-used for lack of a way to get new ones in a hurry. runs like a honda still so im happy good info though. __________________ 97 Civic DX W/ D15B7 swap SPC Wittig, Ft. Hood Texas

05-24-2010, 02:13 AM	#67 (permalink)
stiffdogg06 D-series soldier iTrader: (6) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 988 Rep Power: 6	Just wanted to update this thread with some more info. I went to 20ft/lbs and then straight to 68 ft/lbs on my Y8. __________________ 330whp/250ftlbs D16Y8 GT3076R 18psi - 2009 434whp/332ftlbs D16Y8 GT3076R 27psi Meth Fed - 2010 Thanks to those who have made my goals achievable: Slow Motion Motorsports, The Horsepower Farm, Mista Bone, Go-Autoworks, D-series.org, Bisimoto.

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03-30-2010, 07:35 AM	#63 (permalink)
JDMkidD16z6 n00b iTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Hhey thanks for the info

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99_turbo_y8 n00b iTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	I didnt read the entire thread because it is too long and i dont like to read lol but i fully built mine and i simply put them in and tightened straight to 60 lbs, personally i would not torque any more then that simply because it can make u very nervous. around 45 lbs i started to hear the bolt popping and that is not a good feeling at all. I have forged internals all the way and a +.20 overbore and i am doing fine on just 60 lbs....just thought i would lend a hand

06-03-2010, 06:36 PM	#68 (permalink)
GT2860RS_Z6 n00b iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 35 Rep Power: 0	Ive got a set of ARP head studs that i want to put in my d15b. Now, is there any way i can remove the oem head bolts and put the arp headstuds in without having to take the head off and replacing the head gasket? Thanks in advance.

06-12-2010, 07:09 AM	#70 (permalink)
stiffdogg06 D-series soldier iTrader: (6) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 988 Rep Power: 6	After 8-10 heat cycles, how do you guys re-torque them? Do you do back off them off a little and re-torque or do you just open the valve cover and re-torque them without backing them out a little? __________________ 330whp/250ftlbs D16Y8 GT3076R 18psi - 2009 434whp/332ftlbs D16Y8 GT3076R 27psi Meth Fed - 2010 Thanks to those who have made my goals achievable: Slow Motion Motorsports, The Horsepower Farm, Mista Bone, Go-Autoworks, D-series.org, Bisimoto.

06-19-2010, 03:28 AM	#71 (permalink)
solo_one87 D-series lover iTrader: (0) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hollywood,fl Posts: 154 Rep Power: 1	when i put my arps on my d15block/ y8 head setup (mini mee) i hand tightened the studs into the block then went 20 40 60

07-09-2010, 06:32 PM	#72 (permalink)
allmotorcoupe24 n00b iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	finally the right information posted, was told this years ago buy a reputable engine builder in the area

07-16-2010, 12:21 PM	#73 (permalink)
lkailburn D-series PIMP iTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,208 Rep Power: 6	just reinstalled mine. used arp moly lube on the block side bolts as well. used the allen key to get them in there snug. then put the head nuts on hand tight, then 15ft/lbs in sequence then right to 60ft/lbs in sequence. It's best to get a big long smooth torque rather then stopping, ratcheting back, and starting to torque again. -Luke __________________ y7 block, deburred Vitaras/FJT Ibeams, Stg4 P&P y8 head, ported and matched y8 IM, ITR tb, wrx urboTurb, ramhorn, jrc 5" fmic, 450's, 2.5" dp, 3" exhaust, clutch specialties stg2, act 12lb, rebuilt y8 tranny, S300. 2005 Legacy GT My D16 Build http://www.d-series.org/forums/engin...ld-begins.html http://www.lukekailburn.com/

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