quick question on cam install

Jun 30, 2007 | 07:32 PM

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From: gonzales louisiana

quick question on cam install

do you have to take the heads off?. if so , is it safe to use the stock head bolts? & what should they be tourqued to when puttin them back on

Jun 30, 2007 | 08:03 PM

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not for just a cam install. you just pull the valve covers to pull the pushrods.

Jun 30, 2007 | 09:16 PM

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You cannot reuse the stock head bolts. You will need to purchase a new set my suggestion woluld be to go with arp head bolts perferably studs.

Jul 2, 2007 | 07:17 AM

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No need to pull the heads.

If you do you need new head bolts, they are TTY one time use.