I have always used 25 foot pounds for every engine I ever worked on...aluminum or iron heads. On the aluminum I also use ant-seize, but that is the only difference. I have been doing it that way for over 50 years, but I would be willing to change if there is a better way


1986 Dodge Ramcharger 440 2wd, Bracket Racer Under Construction
1998 Ram 2500 QuadCab, new daily driver.
2008 Honda Element
2014 Carry-On 7x14 Cargo Trailer