Hello,

I'm starting a sloppy-esque turbo 5.3 build and I'm looking for a decent resource regarding torque specs and any odd or specific install techniques regarding engine assembly. I'll be shooting for something in the 650-700hp range. Initially i wasnt going to touch the bottom end and just do cam/springs and head studs but decided with the heads off i might as well make sure the rings have a healthy gap. I'm not interested in doing ARP rod bolts and diving down the rabbit hole of truing the rods and changing bearings etc it kind of defeats the whole attractiveness of the affordability of junkyard builds.

I've searched and searched and all i can find are old threads with people bickering back and forth about either stock bolts vs arp or machining the rods...

So at this point im looking for:

re-use the stock bolts or replace with new GM bolts ? I'm leaning on just reinstalling the originals.

Torque spec for rod bolts and are they torque only or torque + degrees ? Any good resources for such info ?

Thanks.