• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

arp headbolts

  • Thread starter Thread starter jeremey thomas
  • Start date Start date Jun 28, 2006
J

jeremey thomas

New Member
Feb 23, 2006
142
1
0
scottsboro alabama
Jun 28, 2006
#1
  • Jun 28, 2006
  • #1
does anyone know the torque specs on arp headbolts?putting heads on tomorrow any help would be appreciated.
 

JimBowy

Member
Nov 8, 2003
330
0
17
Downriver, Mi
Jun 28, 2006
#2
  • Jun 28, 2006
  • #2
oh come on! you have to tell us what heads your using and what lubricant!

your best bet is to call ARP.... dont overtorque the bolts
 
C

Cman88

Member
May 11, 2006
77
0
6
Jun 29, 2006
#3
  • Jun 29, 2006
  • #3
JimBowy said:
oh come on! you have to tell us what heads your using and what lubricant!

your best bet is to call ARP.... dont overtorque the bolts
Click to expand...

65 ft. lbs if you are using the ARP lubricant. Just did mine last week.
 

JimBowy

Member
Nov 8, 2003
330
0
17
Downriver, Mi
Jun 29, 2006
#4
  • Jun 29, 2006
  • #4
Cman88 said:
65 ft. lbs if you are using the ARP lubricant. Just did mine last week.
Click to expand...

don't listen to this guy, call ARP tech support



you didn't even specify what type of heads you have.... give good info. or don't give any at all
 

smittyb

Member
Oct 16, 2005
134
1
19
Marysville,wa
Jun 29, 2006
#5
  • Jun 29, 2006
  • #5
Well, for 7/16 302 head bolts, it is 65 with moly lube.
 

JimBowy

Member
Nov 8, 2003
330
0
17
Downriver, Mi
Jun 29, 2006
#6
  • Jun 29, 2006
  • #6
smittyb said:
Well, for 7/16 302 head bolts, it is 65 with moly lube.
Click to expand...

aluminum or iron head?
what if he has studs?
 

smittyb

Member
Oct 16, 2005
134
1
19
Marysville,wa
Jun 30, 2006
#7
  • Jun 30, 2006
  • #7
He already said head bolts, and so did I. As for Aluminum, Arp says 60, I never really think it makes a whole lot of difference, but whatever, its 60 or 65.
 
C

Cman88

Member
May 11, 2006
77
0
6
Jun 30, 2006
#8
  • Jun 30, 2006
  • #8
JimBowy said:
don't listen to this guy, call ARP tech support



you didn't even specify what type of heads you have.... give good info. or don't give any at all
Click to expand...

More like don't be a douche. I gave good info, it came DIRECTLY FROM ARP. What more do you want? Some people just seem to want to correct others... Make you feel important or something?
 

JimBowy

Member
Nov 8, 2003
330
0
17
Downriver, Mi
Jun 30, 2006
#9
  • Jun 30, 2006
  • #9
smittyb said:
He already said head bolts, and so did I. As for Aluminum, Arp says 60, I never really think it makes a whole lot of difference, but whatever, its 60 or 65.
Click to expand...

If you seriously think it doesn't make a whole lot of difference, you don't understand **** about fasteners. End rant.
 

smittyb

Member
Oct 16, 2005
134
1
19
Marysville,wa
Jun 30, 2006
#10
  • Jun 30, 2006
  • #10
Yeah, that helps the guy out a lot, very informative. I gave the guy the info I had available. I now agree with Cman, you sir, are a douche.
 
C

Cman88

Member
May 11, 2006
77
0
6
Jul 1, 2006
#11
  • Jul 1, 2006
  • #11
JimBowy said:
If you seriously think it doesn't make a whole lot of difference, you don't understand **** about fasteners. End rant.
Click to expand...

I've built many Honda/Acura engines in my day. I know, you can piss and bitch and moan all you want. People seem to vary the torque specs used on the ARP head studs on these engines all the time by as much as 10lb ft. or so. It seems to depend more on the engine builder you speak to at the time. Anyways, I digress... my point being that I have never heard of anyone having issues directly related to head bolt/stud torque variations as a result. If you want to claim to know all about fastners, then why don't you simply enlighten us with your knowledge instead of insult us? We're supposed to all be adults here.
 
M

mikemustang289

Member
Jan 12, 2006
224
0
16
mesa, az
Jul 1, 2006
#12
  • Jul 1, 2006
  • #12
If 5 foot pounds is really that important on head bolts, make sure you get your torque wrench calibrated as well...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

C
Electrical Under dash wiring
  • ChicagoMustang
  • Apr 17, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
1
Views
133
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Apr 17, 2026
AeroCoupe
Reaching a member.
  • Malala
  • Dec 6, 2025
  • The Welcome Wagon
Replies
2
Views
112
The Welcome Wagon Dec 6, 2025
Malala
  • Locked
Engine Might have to get a Dart block but don't want to and if I do, then 363 instead of 331. Thoughts on what I've already bought so far.......
  • from6to8
  • Jul 8, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
2
Views
522
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jul 8, 2025
Noobz347
K
351w engine swap
  • Killer351w
  • Jan 21, 2026
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
0
Views
219
2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk- Jan 21, 2026
Killer351w
K
Fox Xtremely high fuel consumption
  • PonyGTrider
  • Apr 11, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 9 10 11
Replies
213
Views
4K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- May 9, 2026
PonyGTrider
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?