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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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From: baton rouge,louisiana
Car: '88gta
Engine: 383 tpi
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3:23 australian 9 bolt posi
What's the torque value?

Hey Ya'll - What value should I torque the screw in rocker studs ( with guide plates ) to in my aluminum heads ? Thanks for your info in advance !!



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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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From: costa mesa/A.D. the largest Emirate
Car: 88 Formula 350
Engine: 5----->.7 or so they say
Transmission: seven hundred with a remainder of 4
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3.27
Re: What's the torque value?

T-rick'srod,

About 50lbs should do the trick on those aluminums. Don't forget the sealer.

Rabi C.

http://torquespecs.tripod.com/hi_po_chev.htm
http://www.hotrodshack.com/torque_settings.htm
http://www.boxwrench.net/specs/chevy_sb.htm
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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From: Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Car: '83 Z28, '07 Charger SRT8
Engine: 454ci, 6.1 Hemi
Transmission: TH350, A5
Axle/Gears: 2.73 posi, 3.06 posi
Re: What's the torque value?

Only need the sealer if the studs go into water or an intake port. Lots of aftermarket heads do, stock GM stuff doesn't.
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