|
if its a stainless header, wipe it down with alcohol before you put it on, and dont leave any fingerprints on it. if you do it right, and there is no dirt or oil from your hands, it will turn the header a really nice gold color once it gets hot. i do it on every one of mine.
i wouldnt torque them over 25 ft-lbs. they'll break in a heartbeat. also, dont trust any stud that isnt arp. if it feels like its still loose, run the engine for a while (with all of them in of course) and see if any try to back out. retorque after 15 or 20 minutes of running. as long as there are no exhaust leaks its good.
one last thing: torque from the inside to the outside on each flange.
|