Torque Specs on headders

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11-18-2003, 02:51 PM

Red96Lt1

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Torque Specs on headders

Just like it says, any one know of a torque patern and specs?

11-18-2003, 05:14 PM

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There isn't one..hard to fit wrench in...you can torque some of them if you can get to them. Try 15ft pounds

11-18-2003, 08:34 PM

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somewhere between tight and really tight

11-18-2003, 08:50 PM

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Proper torque for header bolts are T.A.S.

Tight as sh......

11-18-2003, 09:14 PM

Bud M

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Originally posted by SVT Killer LV
somewhere between tight and really tight

That's right. Don't overtighten. You only have about 3/8 inch of bolt in aluminum threads. If you are not using Stage 8s recheck them periodically.
No pattern, just tighten them evenly.

11-18-2003, 10:00 PM

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Stock exhuast man. torque spec is 30 ft./lbs I dont know if you can use that on an aftermarket gasket and header.

11-18-2003, 10:14 PM

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I tighten mine as tight as I can by hand using a little 10 mm wrench. No problems yet after 4000 miles.

11-19-2003, 09:38 AM

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Thanks everyone! I will have a copper gasket with stage 8 locking headder bolts. I won't have to worry about stripping out the heads though will I. BTW I got the 1" long bolts and my flange is 3/8" thick.