LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

LT1 Engine torque procedure?

Old Sep 5, 2005 | 06:37 AM
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Question LT1 Engine torque procedure?

I am rebuilding my engine and i want to know the order of torquing the bolts and how much pound of torque shold i set theme?
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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 03:22 PM
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If you're talking about the cylinder heads, then start from the centre and spiral your way out, start with 35 lb.ft, next pass 55 and final pass 75 lb.ft, the short ones thight to 65 lb.ft.
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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 03:57 PM
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my book and everywhere i have seen says 65 for the head bolts not 75
all of them get the same you dont mix torque figures on a head bolt
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