Bolts question
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Dallas TX
intake manifold bolts can be re-used. exhaust manifold bolts as well(although you MAY break a bunch while removing them, be careful during this step).
Head bolts are most definitely one time use. The regular ARP are a great upgrade. Studs are not needed for just a cam car like you are doing.
If you go back with GM head bolts you will need to buy the tool for tightening by degrees and not torque. First pass is torque then the second pass is degrees. They arent expensive, but IMO better money spent moving to ARP's.
And dont forget when you have the heads off to go back in with a GM MLS gasket and not an aftermarket single layer.
Head bolts are most definitely one time use. The regular ARP are a great upgrade. Studs are not needed for just a cam car like you are doing.
If you go back with GM head bolts you will need to buy the tool for tightening by degrees and not torque. First pass is torque then the second pass is degrees. They arent expensive, but IMO better money spent moving to ARP's.
And dont forget when you have the heads off to go back in with a GM MLS gasket and not an aftermarket single layer.
