# S13 SR20DET Blacktop Cylinder Head Torque Specs **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [December 15, 2005, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-sr20det-blacktop-cylinder-head-torque-specs/91200 "2005-12-15T17:33:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Habib\_Albi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Habib\_Albi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Habib_Albi)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2005, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-sr20det-blacktop-cylinder-head-torque-specs/91200/1 "2005-12-15T17:33:50Z")
i am changing the Head Gasket on my sr and i need to know the torque specs if anyone knows can you please let me know and i’d appreciate it if someone can tell me the exact spec if they know if you guys don’t, please don’t say i think, because its important to know the spec thanks ---
**Author:** ![spd-dmn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spd-dmn/32/5513_2.png) [@spd-dmn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/spd-dmn)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2005, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-sr20det-blacktop-cylinder-head-torque-specs/91200/2 "2005-12-15T18:05:09Z")
ask and you shall receive \*(this is for the S15 SR which I am almost positive uses the same head torque specs as S13) ![http://www.efnetcars.com/album/dump2/awz.jpg](http://www.efnetcars.com/album/dump2/awz.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Cal](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cal/32/5505_2.png) [@Cal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cal)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2005, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-sr20det-blacktop-cylinder-head-torque-specs/91200/3 "2005-12-15T18:08:49Z")
Tighten in this order: …7 3 1 5 9 Engine Front …8 4 2 6 10 A Tighten all bolts to 39 Nm (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb) B Tighten all bolts to 78 Nm (8.0 kg-m, 58 ft-lb) C Loosen all bolts completely. D Tighten all bolts to 34-44 Nm (3.5-4.5 kg-m, 25-33 ft-lb) E Method A: Turn all bolts 90-95 degrees clockwise with suitable angle wrench Bethod B: If angle wrench is not available, mark all cylinder head bolts on the side facing the engine front. Then turn each cylinder head bolt 90-95 deg clockwise. F Turn all bolts 90-95 deg clockwise G Ensure that mark on each bolt faces the rear of the engine (method B only) Don not turn any bolt 180-190 deg all at once. ---
**Author:** ![spd-dmn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spd-dmn/32/5513_2.png) [@spd-dmn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/spd-dmn)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2005, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-sr20det-blacktop-cylinder-head-torque-specs/91200/4 "2005-12-15T18:10:31Z")
youlose ---
**Author:** ![Cal](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cal/32/5505_2.png) [@Cal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cal)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2005, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-sr20det-blacktop-cylinder-head-torque-specs/91200/5 "2005-12-15T18:11:07Z")
gah! you got it before me Mikey! ---
**Author:** ![Habib\_Albi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Habib\_Albi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Habib_Albi)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2005, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s13-sr20det-blacktop-cylinder-head-torque-specs/91200/6 "2005-12-16T11:30:20Z")
thanks alot guys i apreciate it. i got one other question i think you have to take off the cam shafts to get to some head bolts if so what are the toque specs for the cam shaft journal caps