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Old 04-03-2006, 06:43 PM
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What are the steps to tightening the head bolts on the 87-93 5.0
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70ft. lbs top and bottom..then tq to 80 on top only
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torque to 70 on the first step? I thought you had to go in 3 steps, with 70 being the last
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70ft. lbs top and bottom..then tq to 80 on top only
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Ooooo K. Ty
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you can go 60,70 then 80...7/16 stud right?....80 only on top not bottom
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what don't trust me ?
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cuz your only making 308 hp out of your setup hahahah j/k j/k
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yes, going to do it. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...1&view=1&N=150
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ORIGINAL: I3atR!ce

cuz your only making 308 hp out of your setup hahahah j/k j/k
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