My head bolts are all torqued to 65ft/lbs. My intake bolts are all torqued to 35ft/lbs. My vac lines are in, my air intake is in, fuel lines connected. Everything is ready except for my valves (which i am adjusting now) and i need to bolt me header back up. Any tips for the first startup after a new headgasket?
Do i need to break it in during the first trip? If and when do i need to retorque things? Thanks guys

 

No break in is required for a new headgasket I dont believe. With torqu to yield bolts I dont think it is necessary to re-torque them. I never did when I re-built my motor.

 

just started it up and let it idle for 10min or so. So far so good. No leaks, runs smooth. Havent driven it yet though. Will update soon, have to make sure it doesnt overheat and i bled the cooling system properly