Should You Re-Torque Factory Head Bolts Before Adding Power?

Here you go, cleaned up and still engaging: Factory head bolts can hold more than people think. Cold engine. No loosening. Re torque to 130 ft lbs, center out. . . . . . . If you are running a single turbo around 500 hp, #DieselPerformance #PowerDrivenDiesel #BuiltNotBought #TruckTalk #DieselNation #DieselPower #DieselTrucks #TruckLife #TruckCulture #ManualValveBody #AutoValveBody #TransmissionTech #DieselTransmission #ShiftPoints #GearControl #RaceTruckTech #Cummins #Duramax #PowerStroke #12Valve #24Valve #CommonRail #DieselSwap #TurboDiesel #DieselBuild #HighPerformanceDiesel #DieselTikTok #TruckTok #DieselContent this can be the difference between sending it and lifting the head. If it starts to feel soft, stop. The gasket is done. Takes a few minutes. Can save an engine.