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May 27, 2005 | 05:15 AM

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TheShow50h

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The studs are a safer way to go.....And as for a head gasket I am recomending him somthing reusable just incase we find something else wrong and then he has 50-70 bucks down the drain because he didnt get good gaskets.

Joe I will try to find you some today ..

Damn... the gaskets I been using are 120+.. I just got some regular felpro's on now though.

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May 27, 2005 | 05:25 AM

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Studs are "supposed" to be better... They are a little more complicated to get setup right, so its easy to make a mistake that will have you redoing it again.

Personally, I think bolts are fine for most applications. Last time I used studs in a fox body, it made it a PITA to get the heads on and off too.

Jeff

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May 27, 2005 | 06:02 AM

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What do you guys torgue your bolts on alum heads to? I have heard everything from 45 lbd to 90-100 lbs.

May 27, 2005 | 07:32 AM

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its done in steps, the gaskets will have torque load instructions

May 27, 2005 | 07:40 AM

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TheShow50h

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How much are you paying to get this hg install done?

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May 27, 2005 | 10:14 AM

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Steve B

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+1 for studs, i have never blown a headgasket with studs.

May 27, 2005 | 10:57 AM

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How much are you paying to get this hg install done?

not sure yet..maybe some $$ and beer..after of course.

May 27, 2005 | 03:38 PM

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I tq mine... center out... 50ft lbs. Then Center out 75ft lbs, then finally 90ftlbs... And I put a dab of oil between the washer, and the head ( keep the nut from binding on the aluminum)...

-Cody

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