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Originally Posted by jdw_poncho
I have a few questions hope a few can help me find my way.
If an aluminum lug nut can be torqued to 100 ft/lbs for an aluminum wheel, why cant I use them on my aluminum heads?
Can I "double nut" them to add strength?
Wouldnt the nut expand at the same rate as my head?
Im assuming the "smart" guys will read this thread and hopeully be able to comprehend the observations I've outlined below. Feel free to comment as needed.
I have many more but Im getting tired of typing, the car needs my attention.
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Are you getting these SIMPLE questions from Stan?
http://www.pcbloadtorque.com/pdfs/te...queTension.pdf
Read that and you can answer the Simple questions above. 
Tom V.
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