[ERA Chas]

Sorry late to reply Steve. I use 35 lbft on my ARP rocker studs (with their lube) including the end stands.
Yes you can do as Barry does with the intake and he says what I said earlier about getting the dist correct. If you do that, I'd put some studs in place to keep both the gaskets and intake 'indexed' to the head. But I'd still do it with the clamps because I'm an amateur and help myself get pro results all I can.
The pros told you what works for them so you have plenty of good help.