[fasttruck]

what is everyone using as torque specs with cometic gaskets? I am using ARP head studs which I believe say 95ft lb. Of course we just did heads/cam on my 92 Dakota and there is water in the oil. I also have a Vortech on it but we have not even boosted it yet. To top it off it broke a valve spring. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[ScojoDak]

Cometic gaskets require that the head/block surfaces be a minimum 50 RA (roughness average) surface finish for proper sealing.

 

[sick 660r]

im at 120ft lb. Also make sure you use copper gasket spray. I have yet to have a issue.

 

[fasttruck]

im at 120ft lb. Also make sure you use copper gasket spray. I have yet to have a issue.

is that with bolts are studs?

 

[sick 660r]

studs with 30w motor oil

 

[fasttruck]

also can the cometics be re-torqued? thanks

 

[sick 660r]

cometics are reusable so yes

 

[Fast360Dak]

Copper spray with mine and not had any issues.