Got my LT's and am ready to put them on, but I want to make sure I get the torquing pattern down so they don't leak? Also anybody know the ft/lbs? Thanks!
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Got my LT's and am ready to put them on, but I want to make sure I get the torquing pattern down so they don't leak? Also anybody know the ft/lbs? Thanks!
Get them all snugged up first, then start in the middle and work your way out.
X2, I've also had GREAT success using the steel exhaust gaskets (factory gaskets) with a light skim of high temp copper silicone on them, I've yet to have a set leak!Quote:
Originally Posted by farmtruc
and watch out on tightening these they snap easier than you'd think, i have know idea the torque specs but eveything else is 22#s, let see if anyone else chimes in and says a good torque for em.
11 first pass, 18 2nd pass.
05 , 6.0L , 22 ft lbs then 90*(degrees) , then 70*(degrees) , works out to around 75-80 ft lbs .
ARPs say 85 ft lbs .
Huh?
All of the header bolts would break off in the head at that spec. I got my post from GM Service Information for an 04 but an 05 is the same. I think you're thinking of the HEAD bolts. :ugh2:
HEADERS NOT HEADSQuote:
Originally Posted by use2bfo
do not tighten your headers this tight:lol:
Duh , yeah header bolts . :spit:
I went to the Evelinwood Sped Reding Schul .
Yeah 132 in lbs (11 ft lbs) , first then 18 ft lbs .