Since I've got my new composite gaskets on the way from Oz and I plan to also change out all my head/manifold studs, how tightly do I want to insert the new studs into the head? Just snug until they stop, or is there a method to torquing them down a certain amount?

Also, should I just assume that I'm going to have to have the face of my manifolds machined back to a perfectly flat surface?

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'74 Duster w/ HEI ignition, beat to snot suspension, A904, 8.25" 3.55 SG rear, still being tuned up and gets 17 MPG

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I have done both my supersixes after having the manifolds resurfaced as a unit, made it simple, and pretty leak proof.

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Did you have it done before pulling the manifolds apart, or upon reassembly?

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'74 Duster w/ HEI ignition, beat to snot suspension, A904, 8.25" 3.55 SG rear, still being tuned up and gets 17 MPG

Know how they always build a better idiot? That's me