ARP'S without removing head?

[awdtalon4451]

Is it possible to install ARP's with the cylinder head still mated to block? I know you can but will it have any ill effects? I ask cause I really need a set put on but my pocket book is short due to buying a SBC this week.
If so how would you do it? Remove Oem and replace with ARP one at a time in reverse install procedure?
Also should I 2 or 3 step torque cycle it?

 

[1qkfwd]

Ive done it quite a few times with no issues. I just did one at a time in the torque tightening sequence. But make sure you drain the coolant.

 

[flawlessTSI]

I've done it one at a time starting with the middle fallowing torque sequence , I dident do the last torque step until I them all in?

 

[awdtalon4451]

Just curious but is this to ensure the coolant doesnt breach the HG

 

[flawlessTSI]

I did it on a stock head gasket the car was still warm also. Over 5k miles later no problem. But removing coolant is a excellent idea.

 

[1qkfwd]

Ya you don't want the coolant to get between the surface. When I install them, I'll do them one at a time and torque each one to like 60-70lbs. Then after the last ones in I'll go through the torque sequence another time at 80 or 100 depending on the car.

 

[007jimmy]

Did mine with the head on in this order. Easy and no problems.

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I then made sure to retorque them again after about 500 miles.

 

[briank]

Put the washers in before the studs. Otherwise a few with have trouble clearing the springs.

 

[red_devil]

If hes on stock springs then you can put the studs in first. I use a long srew driver to install the washers so they dont fall down in the head. I didnt drain the coolant but I did release the coant pressure before I started. That was 2 years ago.