Never used to do it on all iron motors.
We had issues with the fire rings distorting and burnishing the head on the 572 motor, we now re-torque the heads and we don't have the problem.
They do seem to loosen off after the initial fire up and cool down. All alloy motor.
EDIT: Fel-Pro instructions tell you to re-torque for racing applications BTW

Last edited by Tig; 06/03/13 02:22 PM.

'74 Challenger..9.46 @ 145.9 1/4, 6.001 @ 118 1/8 so far. 4023lb !!! # N/A, Marsh performance 655ci, Indy Maxx, T/R, Indy 600-13 X's, Street legal, pump gas, full interior, Cal-Tracs, mufflers, 3:73's and real 10.5 radials.
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