well if you got ARP brand studs then it should have come with a little instruction book stating the installation procedure/torque specs etc...
but heres what to do.
use the moly lube (supplied with studs) on the threads.
lube up the bottom threads, and turn the stud into the block hand tight using an allen key.
once all the studs are in hand tight (not cranked, just snug), then put on the gasket/dowels and then head.
apply lube to all remaining threads/nuts and washers, then beging to tighten down the studs in steps of 10-20-30-40-50-60 ft lbs.(all studs torqued to 10... then all to 20...etc...) remember to follow the honda torque sequence (its been a while i cant exactly remember what it is).
and you should be good to go.
i went to 68 ftlbs with my studs and some have gone upwards of 80ftlbs but depending on the setup 60-70 should be fine.
good luck!!!
but heres what to do.
use the moly lube (supplied with studs) on the threads.
lube up the bottom threads, and turn the stud into the block hand tight using an allen key.
once all the studs are in hand tight (not cranked, just snug), then put on the gasket/dowels and then head.
apply lube to all remaining threads/nuts and washers, then beging to tighten down the studs in steps of 10-20-30-40-50-60 ft lbs.(all studs torqued to 10... then all to 20...etc...) remember to follow the honda torque sequence (its been a while i cant exactly remember what it is).
and you should be good to go.
i went to 68 ftlbs with my studs and some have gone upwards of 80ftlbs but depending on the setup 60-70 should be fine.
good luck!!!