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Old 06-16-2011, 09:50 AM
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on a ls1 are the head bolts torque to flex or can I reuse them...ls1 is out of a 02 ws6 I am swaping everything over to a new short block
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they are TTY. replace them with ARP studs and you won't have to worry about them .
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Stock head bolts are torque to yield. They are a one-time use only fastener. One installed and used, you cannot use them again.

Good advice and insurance to go to ARP bolts.
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