Torque Specs for Exhaust Manifold Needed

[Subghetto]

Does anyone know the torque specs for the exhaust manifold for the top part and the torque specs for the pre-cat I'am going to be installing the wagner shorty header today and I really want to take my time and not break bolts or studs off when I'am installing it. Is there an on-line place that shows the specs or do you think the manual that came with the car would have it?? Thanks.

 

[Dimitrios]

The owners manual does NOT have that spec (not too many owners remove their exhaust manifold)...

If I was at home, I'd look at the service manual (a little large to fit into the glove box ).

My Wagner came in today too....oh happy day.

 

[uclap5]

19-28 N*m for the top manifold bolts

19-28 for the precat bolts

 

[Subghetto]

Thanks Uclap5 you da man (2thumbs)

 

[rktktpaul]

The owners manual does NOT have that spec (not too many owners remove their exhaust manifold)...

If I was at home, I'd look at the service manual (a little large to fit into the glove box ).

My Wagner came in today too....oh happy day.

Dimitrios -

When you get home, could you check your manual to see if there is a tightening pattern that needs to be followed when installing the manifold. Some times there is a sequence that needs to be done.

Thanks!! (thumb)

 

[Dimitrios]

Will do..

 

[Dimitrios]

Dimitrios -

When you get home, could you check your manual to see if there is a tightening pattern that needs to be followed when installing the manifold. Some times there is a sequence that needs to be done.

Thanks!! (thumb)

Paul..sorry for the delay; I've been out of town again.....

With the manual here in front of me, page 01-15-2, there is no indication of any bolt pattern tightening requirement. I'd imagine a reasonable "cross" or "star" pattern should suffice.

The torques specs are (as per uclap):

Manifold to head and precat to manifold flange bolts/nuts - 19.6 - 28.4 N*m (14.5 - 20.9 ft*lbf)

I also ordered a set of ARP studs to replace the stock ones.
http://www.awrracing.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=2_22_59&products_id=150

Also , I took a look at the Permatex anti-seize I have and I think I'm going to use it - I was going to go with nickel based, but I think it's a bit extreme to track it down (motion industries sells the stuff and I'm sure McMaster as well), etc. The silver-copper stuff should be fine.

Dimitrios

 

[Matthew]

i would suggest tightening the top left, then bottom right first, then top to bottom for the rest of them.

 

[rktktpaul]

thanks to everyone!!