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Chevyguy · 08-15-2002, 12:06 PM

"seasoned" bolts actually torque better. Providing you are not running them near their stress limit. Main caps have to be re-torquebale ( not a word) so you can check with plastigauge etc..

I've re-torqued the bolts on my Chevy at least 4 times over 10 years, though it's hardly a fire breather.

Stock to mild motor no problem. Blown 347, call ARP for a new set after any significant use, they still can be torqued and re-torqued while assembling. And with studs you need to measure stretch not just torque.

08-15-2002, 12:06 PM	#4
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	"seasoned" bolts actually torque better. Providing you are not running them near their stress limit. Main caps have to be re-torquebale ( not a word) so you can check with plastigauge etc.. I've re-torqued the bolts on my Chevy at least 4 times over 10 years, though it's hardly a fire breather. Stock to mild motor no problem. Blown 347, call ARP for a new set after any significant use, they still can be torqued and re-torqued while assembling. And with studs you need to measure stretch not just torque. __________________ 2001 Crown Vic Maurader Airbox/MAF, DR chip Edel IAS shocks Single exhaust :wtf: 93 P-71 Vic interceptor Backup car now 90 5.0 LX Notch SOLD 74 Chevy Laguna type S-3 454 under construction Currently apart undergoing bodywork.