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On my Mega block I used 100 on the mains and 40 on the side bolts with oil. But the key is whatever the machine shop that alight honed the mains but you may not know that, I have them or I stamp the torque specs on the pan rail)Torquing the mains first. I use a little silicon on the side bolt washers just to be safe from leaks.



I used these specs also. And since I was there when we were line honing it. I decided to remove the side bolts and remeasure when we done. It did make a small difference whether the side bolts were installed. Mine is an older Mopar Mega Block.
Doug



Thanks for the info guys. I believe this is also a old mega block. It is massive in some areas (lifter bore area for one). If I treat this like a Hemi, my old book says 100 ft-lb on cap bolts and 45 ft-lb on tie bolts, however, it doesn't tell me the procedure to use. I think I'll be fine.

Thanks,
Brian