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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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Question torque specs for my build

i am putting a lq4 in a 99 camaro....

do i folllw lq4 specs
or do i follow ls1 specs...

i am using new gm bolts

what do i do
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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need help quick......putting together as we speak
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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edit, id use lq4 engine tq specs

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what i had specs for the head was, 30ft lbs first pass, 50 second pass and third pass was 70.....................
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Originally Posted by ls1leadfoot
what i had specs for the head was, 30ft lbs first pass, 50 second pass and third pass was 70.....................
Stock head bolts arent torqued down, they are torque to yield, you stretch them. Completely different way of tightening
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so what is the proper torque yield????????????????????
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read this, http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?category=1
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i used ls1 specs on my lq4. for most of the specs i saw they were the same.
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Fastener Tightening Specifications


-Phase Cable Bracket Cover Bolt - RPO HP2
9 N·m
80 lb in

3-Phase Cable Bracket Nut - RPO HP2
15 N·m
11 lb ft

3-Phase Cable Nut-to-Starter/Generator - RPO HP2
14 N·m
10 lb ft

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12 N·m
106 lb in

Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp Screw
7 N·m
62 lb in

Air Conditioning (A/C) Belt Tensioner Bolt
50 N·m
37 lb ft

Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Bolt
50 N·m
37 lb ft

Air Conditioning (A/C) Discharge Hose Bolt
16 N·m
12 lb ft

Air Conditioning (A/C) Suction Hose Bolt
16 N·m
12 lb ft

Auxiliary Heater Water Pump Bracket Bolt - RPO HP2
15 N·m
11 lb ft

Battery Cable Channel Bolt
12 N·m
106 lb in

Battery Cable Junction Block Bracket Bolt - RPO HP2
9 N·m
80 lb in

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25 N·m
18 lb ft

Camshaft Sensor Bolt
25 N·m
18 lb ft

Camshaft Sprocket Bolts
35 N·m
26 lb ft

Clutch Pressure Plate Bolt
70 N·m
53 lb ft

Connecting Rod Bolts - First Pass
20 N·m
15 lb ft

Connecting Rod Bolts - Final Pass
85 degrees

Coolant Temperature Sensor
20 N·m
15 lb ft

Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Installation Pass - to Ensure the Balancer is Completely Installed
330 N·m
240 lb ft

Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - First Pass - Install a NEW Bolt After the Installation Pass and Tighten as Described in the First and Final Passes
50 N·m
37 lb ft

Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Final Pass
140 degrees

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - Inner Bolts - First Pass in Sequence
20 N·m
15 lb ft

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - Inner Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence
80 degrees

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - Outer Bolts - First Pass in Sequence
20 N·m
15 lb ft

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts - Outer Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence
51 degrees

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Side Bolts
25 N·m
18 lb ft

Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nuts
25 N·m
18 lb ft

Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt
25 N·m
18 lb ft

Crossbar Bolt
100 N·m
74 lb ft

Cylinder Head Bolts - First Design - First Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence
30 N·m
22 lb ft

Cylinder Head Bolts - First Design - Second Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence
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Cylinder Head Bolts - First Design - Final Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence - Excluding the Medium Length Bolts at the Front and Rear of each Cylinder Head
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Cylinder Head Bolts - First Design - Final Pass M11 Medium Length Bolts at the Front and Rear of each Cylinder Head
50 degrees

Cylinder Head Bolts - Second Design - First Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence
30 N·m
22 lb ft

Cylinder Head Bolts - Second Design - Second Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence
90 degrees

Cylinder Head Bolts - Second Design - Final Pass all M11 Bolts in Sequence
70 degrees

Cylinder Head Bolts - M8 Inner Bolts in Sequence
30 N·m
22 lb ft

Cylinder Head Coolant Plug
20 N·m
15 lb ft

Differential Carrier Lower Mounting Bolt/Nut
100 N·m
74 lb ft

Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt
50 N·m
37 lb ft

Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt
50 N·m
37 lb ft

Engine Block Coolant Drain Plugs
60 N·m
44 lb ft

Engine Block Heater
40 N·m
30 lb ft

Engine Block Oil Gallery Plugs
60 N·m
44 lb ft

Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Cover Bolts
12 N·m
106 lb in

Engine Coolant Fitting - RPO HP2
35 N·m
26 lb ft

Engine Flywheel Bolts - First Pass
20 N·m
15 lb ft

Engine Flywheel Bolts - Second Pass
50 N·m
37 lb ft

Engine Flywheel Bolts - Final Pass
100 N·m
74 lb ft

Engine Front Cover Bolts
25 N·m
18 lb ft

Engine Harness Ground Bolt - Right Rear
16 N·m
12 lb ft

Engine Harness Ground Bolt-to-Block
25 N·m
18 lb ft

Engine Mount Bracket Through Bolt
75 N·m
55 lb ft

Engine Mount-to-Engine Mount Bracket Bolt
65 N·m
50 lb ft

Engine Mount Bolt
50 N·m
37 lb ft

Engine Rear Cover Bolts
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22 lb ft

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50 N·m
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Engine Service Lift Bracket M8 Bolt
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18 lb ft

Engine Shield Bolt
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15 lb ft

Engine Valley Cover Bolts
25 N·m
18 lb ft

Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Nut
5 N·m
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Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Bolt
10 N·m
89 lb in

Exhaust Manifold Bolts - First Pass
15 N·m
11 lb ft

Exhaust Manifold Bolts - Final Pass
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80 lb in

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80 lb in

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6 N·m
53 lb in

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80 lb in

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25 N·m
18 lb ft

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89 lb in

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Throttle Body Studs
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Torque Converter Bolt - 4L60-E/4L65-E Transmissions
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47 lb ft

Torque Converter Bolt - 4L80-E/4L85-E Transmissions
60 N·m
44 lb ft

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Transmission Cover Bolt
12 N·m
106 lb in

Transmission Nut - RPO HP2
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Transmission Oil Level Indicator Tube Nut
18 N·m
13 lb ft

Valve Lifter Guide Bolts
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106 lb in

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30 N·m
22 lb ft

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolts
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11 lb ft

Water Pump Bolts - First Pass
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11 lb ft

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30 N·m
22 lb ft

Water Pump Cover Bolts
15 N·m
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