head bolts

[over board]

I am replacing the head gaskets on my procharged 454 mag efi, with fel-pro marine gaskets. I am also using new ARP head bolts. My question is this, What do I torque the heads at? Mercs. service manual says 92lbs. ARP says do not use the factory torque settings, but use thier thread lube and torque to 60lbs. Is this enough for a supercharged motor?

[over board]

I am replacing the head gaskets on my procharged 454 mag efi, with fel-pro marine gaskets. I am also using new ARP head bolts. My question is this, What do I torque the heads at? Mercs. service manual says 92lbs. ARP says do not use the factory torque settings, but use thier thread lube and torque to 60lbs. Is this enough for a supercharged motor?

[175checkmate]

Good question, I would call ARP and check with them. I think 60ftlb would be a little on the low side for a supercharged motor.

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