gotta change some gaskets, thinking about a cam

[Chevy16]

Re: gotta change some gaskets, thinking about a cam

i was thinking this at school, i think ill just wait so i could also get better internals as well:) thanks for your help though guys, cam definitely coming this summer! but i will take those rocker bolts slow6

[smithtim]

Re: gotta change some gaskets, thinking about a cam

yes,
the stock head bolts are Torque 2 Yield meaning they are only used once
so are the Rocker arm bolts

in Chiltons they say "the dirt on the old bolts may affect torque" so if you didn't want to pay the $30 or whatever on buying new bolts isn't it possible to clean up the old bolts & threads in the block using a tap and die set?

[slow6]

Re: gotta change some gaskets, thinking about a cam

theyre torque to yield (T2Y) meaning they can only be used once.
The torque 2 yield bolt when used (stretched) for the first time will perform great. But it does stretch so therefore it will not give as great of strength/accuracy when its stretched again
Sorry if I didnt give a good enough description
Where did you find stock Rocker Arm Bolts for $30? dealership?
You can search for information on www.google.com

[smithtim]

Re: gotta change some gaskets, thinking about a cam

your explaination is fine...my mind was just trying to find a way to save a buck... pretty sure it was at a delarship, same place that wanted $25 for an o-ring


anyways thanks for the quick reply + info

[Camarorulz]

Re: gotta change some gaskets, thinking about a cam

Originally posted by slow6
zzp is the only one that posts their #s
(I know these are overrated)

ZZP says to look for gains of 25-35 hp with the GT2 cam, and I gained 25 to the rear wheels. In other words, I got the estimated power gain.