[cwapface]

I'm getting ready to install a toyota hg with ARPs @ 75ft-lbs, the head has been resurfaced and the block has been cleaned. Do I need any of that copper gasket spray or should I follow the TSRM word for word and do it dry?

 

[Rajunz]

I would use it, heavy coats both sides, but that's just me! I look at it as an added sealer, it definitely works. In fact I use it on all heated gaskets, turbo, exhaust, etc. and have always had great results using it.

 

[Nocheez]

i guess if the manual tells you to torque it to 54 ft/lbs anyways, ignoring another suggestion couldn't hurt

 

[GrimJack]

I've done it both ways, dry and with sealant. I have yet to blow through either one.

 

[KINGPIN33]

Any advangtage of torquing the stock head gasket to like 85ft-lbs or higher?

 

[2damaxsupra]

anywhere from 80lb-90lb should be good depend on which lub u use, if u r using the lub that comes with the ARP set (i think u r only suppose to torque it down to 80lb with the special lube)

 

[KINGPIN33]

anywhere from 80lb-90lb should be good depend on which lub u use, if u r using the lub that comes with the ARP set (i think u r only suppose to torque it down to 80lb with the special lube)

lube??? what is this lube i am suppose to use? I got them ARPS used... please help.. i'm still learning..

 

[NecroCyde]

lubed studs, both necessary for torquing down heads, and torquing women. right that down grasshopper.

 

[Rajunz]

lube??? what is this lube i am suppose to use? I got them ARPS used... please help.. i'm still learning..

You should clean out the threads too with a thread chase to get accurate torque readings. I recommend going to ARP website and reading their technical info.

 

[KINGPIN33]

You should clean out the threads too with a thread chase to get accurate torque readings. I recommend going to ARP website and reading their technical info.

Okay i read the tech info... they talk about their lube product. But unfortunately i don't have their lube, so i will have to substitute it with something i can get at my local automotive store.

What lube do I get or do you guys reccomend besides ARP stuff?

Thanks.