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Aug 25, 2021 | 05:27 PM

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88redconvert

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Removing headers

I have a base auto 2012 and I'm removing the Kooks headers and mid-pipe. The mufflers will not be removed. How high will I need to get it jacked up and will the header bolts work to install the factory manifolds? I think I have everything else that I need. Any tips from some of you that have done this are appreciated. Thanks

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Aug 25, 2021 | 05:52 PM

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I have a base auto 2012 and I'm removing the Kooks headers and mid-pipe. The mufflers will not be removed. How high will I need to get it jacked up and will the header bolts work to install the factory manifolds? I think I have everything else that I need. Any tips from some of you that have done this are appreciated. Thanks

You will want to get the front as high in the air as your jack and jack stands will allow. Higher the better. Same header bolts should work for the stock manifolds.

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Aug 25, 2021 | 06:48 PM

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Thanks for the reply. Do you know what the torque on the manifold bolts is ?

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Aug 25, 2021 | 06:55 PM

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Thanks for the reply. Do you know what the torque on the manifold bolts is ?

Torque to 11 inch-lb on first pass, then 18 inch-lb on second pass. I usually go to 20 inch-lbs for a little extra tightness.

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Aug 25, 2021 | 08:07 PM

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Thanks for the reply. Do you know what the torque on the manifold bolts is ?

first pass - 11 ft lbs

Final pass - 15 ft lbs

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Aug 25, 2021 | 09:13 PM

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Torque to 11 inch-lb on first pass, then 18 inch-lb on second pass. I usually go to 20 inch-lbs for a little extra tightness.

11 inch-lbs? That's funny.

OP, the torque values for any car made in the world can generally be found easily on google.

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Aug 25, 2021 | 10:11 PM

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first pass - 11 ft lbs

Final pass - 15 ft lbs

Hey Ogre, thanks for the link. I bookmarked it.

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