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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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How much torque to tighten down American racing long tube headers to the block, had to loosen the one side up for the clutch install.
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Originally Posted by corvettejoe98
How much torque to tighten down American racing long tube headers to the block, had to loosen the one side up for the clutch install.
First pass 11 lb ft
Second pass 18 lb ft

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Is that pretty much standard? I have flp longtubes if that matters. TIA.
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The same for all headers and stock manifolds.
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