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Old May 2, 2006 | 05:41 PM
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Default I need torque specs for header bolts! asap

Anyone know what the torque specs for the header bolts are? Car is a 98 formula... puttin in qtps
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Old May 2, 2006 | 05:54 PM
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11 foot pounds first pass, then 18 foot pounds for the final pass, start from the center, and work your way to the outside
You're right it is foot lbs

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Old May 2, 2006 | 05:59 PM
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thats foot pounds isnt it

Exhaust Manifold Bolts (First Pass) 11 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Bolts (Final Pass) 18 lb ft


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Old May 2, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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german specs always Gudantight
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Old May 2, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ohsofast
german specs always Gudantight
Thats what I was thinking.
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Gudantight works well in iron heads, but can strip the threads on aluminum
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