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05-06-2008, 07:17 PM
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ARP STUDS
I am installing arp main studs in my block,according to arp,only tighten studs in block hand tight?anyone else using arp studs?if so what did you do?
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05-06-2008, 09:41 PM
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Ed Zachary...Hand tight in block and then torque as necessary. It torques from both top and bottom from rather just the top down.
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05-06-2008, 11:14 PM
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I've used ARP studs thousands of times - yes, they're only finger tight in the block.
Since it's right in the ARP sheet that came with the studs, why would you question? 
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05-07-2008, 04:53 AM
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im just a little nervous,first time using studs...i have alot of money invested in this engine...
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Just a little lt1.... .020 over on the block,comp custom cam,comp push rods,comp 1.6 rrs,and lifters,cnc stock ported heads,edelbrock ported air gap intake,58mm t/b,pacesetter LTs,Summit 2.5 x-pipe kit with dynomax bullets,march underdrive pulleys,gm opti,msd cap and rotor,Moore 10mm race wires,Ngk tr55s,SLP line lock,SPEC 3 clutch,aluminum D/S,3.73s,and much more..
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05-07-2008, 08:07 AM
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I was just poking a bit - I hear you Finger tight seems wrong somehow, I know.
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05-07-2008, 08:48 PM
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I mean...even if you just tighten the studs in the block like torque specs, and tighten the nuts on w/ some arp assembly moly lube then if the studs dont' turn anymore it'll just be like using head bolts.
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The Few, The Proud, and the Crazy... LT1 owners
Something wicked this way comes!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by SStrokerAce
BTW Chris.... you're going to think this new cam is INSANE!!!! Then again it is, not many guys with a LT motor have that many cubes and want that RPM with a hyd roller!!!!!
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05-07-2008, 08:50 PM
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Throw a 4inch pipe wrench on the studs and tighten em up.
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05-07-2008, 09:32 PM
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Throw a 4inch pipe wrench on the studs and tighten em up. |
*chuckle* The prop nut on my airplane requires *280 lbs-ft*; I have a calibrated "breaker bar" to tighten it
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05-07-2008, 09:40 PM
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2 words Bill... torque multiplier, those things are nice...yet very expensive.
I forgot how much ft lbs. the caps on hydraulic cylinders take, but usually its torqued w/ a 3 ft pipe wrench and gentle pressure from an excavator while being held w/ another one on that ones tracks 
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Chris
The Few, The Proud, and the Crazy... LT1 owners
Something wicked this way comes!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by SStrokerAce
BTW Chris.... you're going to think this new cam is INSANE!!!! Then again it is, not many guys with a LT motor have that many cubes and want that RPM with a hyd roller!!!!!
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