Meissen's LT1 Build-up Thread

[JoeliusZ28]

Oh no, I understand the method of going through an order of torquing the bolts to ensure that the compression is even, but they still could have given me a solid ft/lb to tighten to without having the angular degree to torque after putting it to a ft/lb... does that make sense? Not sure if I'm describing it correctly.

Instead of:
Torque all bolts in order down to 33ft/lb
Repeat same order, turn an additional 145 degrees

Do:
Torque all bolts in order down to 100ft/lb

That's what I mean.

hmm, thats not the method i used then.

I used three passes up to a final 65 pounds:

[meissen]

Well we're talking torque-to-yield bolts, so the TTY in that diagram is what I'm talking about - first pass is a 22 ft/lb, then second pass is a degree amount.

And that diagram says TTY is 1996+ does that mean my 95 is not TTY?

[Kwazrollinz28]

Was Brian getting excited about his car getting closer to done?

[Lucky SOB]

[my95z28]

And that diagram says TTY is 1996+ does that mean my 95 is not TTY?

I would assume so. Probably different bolts. Did you have to order bolts specifically for a 1995?

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[Phantom409]

Was Brian getting excited about his car getting closer to done?

[92conv]

Looking good, B!!! And don't worry about that run these guys are just jealous!!!

[MP81]

Was Brian getting excited about his car getting closer to done?

Good Lord, Brian. Take it easy!

[meissen]

I would assume so. Probably different bolts. Did you have to order bolts specifically for a 1995?

I just bought SBC generic bolts that Creight said would work on the LT1.

[Kwazrollinz28]

Good Lord, Brian. Take it easy!

[Derek]

just when I think you have purchased everything possible for that stinking car you make another post with more items!! This is gonna be nice, git r done!

[meissen]

Ain't that the truth. And I'm holding back, too. I'd love to get a pair of 3 point subframe connectors, torque arm relocation, torque arm, PA racing k frame, tubular a-arms upper and lower, etc, etc.

[Darren]

This car is really going to be all out!

[BP_Z28]

Ain't that the truth. And I'm holding back, too. I'd love to get a pair of 3 point subframe connectors, torque arm relocation, torque arm, PA racing k frame, tubular a-arms upper and lower, etc, etc.

Just put them on your Xmas list and Im sure Santa will be very good to you.