ARP Head Studs

frostburn · 08-21-2008, 12:25 AM

hey ok so.... i got my tranny fully bolted in and was working on the head when i came across the torque specs in the repair manual and it said torque the head studs down to 55-61 psi... now that threw me for a loop because i always thought there was suppost to be a way higher psi mark... but i torqued them to 61 as the manual requested, now i was going to put the cams back in and set up the camshaft angle sensor but im afraid that my ARP's arnt torqued enough? is that the right specs? ... also i was wondering if i can use synthetic oil in my 89 supra turbo... i was told that the synthetic ate away at my lines... not to sure if this is true or not so figured id find out first... and what type of oil should i be using? 10W30? 5W30? confused supra owner in need

thanks guys

Mike-MK3

btwilson86 · 08-21-2008, 06:13 AM

First, there are alot of threads on here talking about the torque specs for the head... Just go with what the ARP studs say to torque them to. I believe that's around 80 ft/lbs.

As for the oils, I don't know for sure on that so I'll let someone else answer rather than guess for you

Chambers · 08-21-2008, 04:47 PM

You can certainly run full synthetic in your Supra, the only problem is that synthetic will eat away any grit and grime that lines your gaskets and could cause a leak. How many miles are on your engine?

I use full synthetic AMSOIL in my car, I run 10W40 in the winter and 20W50 in the hotter summers.

Hope this helps, good luck.

MK3PIMP · 08-22-2008, 03:47 AM

Use 20/50 Gtx

frostburn · 08-22-2008, 03:50 AM

i have 37k on my engine brand new no rebuilds... but im not to sure about the lines there is 177k on the body.

08-21-2008, 12:25 AM	#1
frostburn 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ontario CA Posts: 128	ARP Head Studs hey ok so.... i got my tranny fully bolted in and was working on the head when i came across the torque specs in the repair manual and it said torque the head studs down to 55-61 psi... now that threw me for a loop because i always thought there was suppost to be a way higher psi mark... but i torqued them to 61 as the manual requested, now i was going to put the cams back in and set up the camshaft angle sensor but im afraid that my ARP's arnt torqued enough? is that the right specs? ... also i was wondering if i can use synthetic oil in my 89 supra turbo... i was told that the synthetic ate away at my lines... not to sure if this is true or not so figured id find out first... and what type of oil should i be using? 10W30? 5W30? confused supra owner in need thanks guys Mike-MK3

08-21-2008, 06:13 AM	#2
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	First, there are alot of threads on here talking about the torque specs for the head... Just go with what the ARP studs say to torque them to. I believe that's around 80 ft/lbs. As for the oils, I don't know for sure on that so I'll let someone else answer rather than guess for you __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

08-21-2008, 04:47 PM	#3
Chambers walbro fp Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA - Harford County, Maryland Posts: 481	You can certainly run full synthetic in your Supra, the only problem is that synthetic will eat away any grit and grime that lines your gaskets and could cause a leak. How many miles are on your engine? I use full synthetic AMSOIL in my car, I run 10W40 in the winter and 20W50 in the hotter summers. Hope this helps, good luck. __________________ Whats in the garage, well.... in the yard. 1986.5 Toyota Supra - NA - 5 spd 1986 Ford Ranger Lowrider - 5 spd 1984 Ford Ranger XLT - 7" Lift - 4X4 - Auto "Stuck in the 80's"

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