[Mike the mechanic]

So, here's the scoop; the studs are 10mm with a tensile strength of 220,000 psi. According to the chart, the nuts should be torqued at 53 lb/ft, BUT when I called ARP, I was told it was a good thing I called since the chart should'nt be used for precise torque spec figures, but more for a general guideline. The proper torque for 10mm ARP head stud nuts for our engines is 38 lb/ft.