V-10 Killer

iTrader: (22)

putting my head studs in, and I don't think anyone around here stocks that specific stuff. will something like Never Seez work for the last 8 or so bolts?

thanks.

AidanN20

Umm motor oil and call ARP for the torq specs using motor oil

Country Boy

iTrader: (24)

If you started with ARP lube, get more. If you switch to something else, youll cause an uneven clamping because if you use motor oil, it requires more TQ than the ARP lube.

Jason99T/A

iTrader: (21)

This is actually not correct. Don't let the torque values fool you. It requires less torque with the ARP lube to achieve the SAME amount of stretch with more torque applied with the motor oil. This is because the lubricity of the ARP lube is greater than that of the motor oil. All you are doing when you torque a bolt is stretching it a specific amount determined by the manufacturer based on it's size, material, etc. This stretch can be achieved with many different torque specifications and it does vary quite a bit based on the lubricant used.

If ARP lists 70lb-ft with their supplied molylube and 85lb-ft with motor oil, this all results in the same amount of final stretch of the fastener, even though the torque specification was different.

Jason

Nickn20

must be a late night for ya, in a nutshell country boy just said that hehe

I beleive its about 10 more FT/lbs if you used oil instead of ARP assembly lube.

make sure and get the ARP stuff not some off the shelf moly graphite, summit stocks it if you are close to a wherehouse it will get there quick like! definitely finish the job with the same stuff.

good luck man!