TORQUE # FOR FACTORY HEADERS

[SANCHOBA]

installing my jet-hot coated factory headers (yes, thats what they are )...have one side installed with new stainless hardware, but need to know how tight:dontknow: also tightening from center towards the ends is correct,right?

 

[TheMoparConnection]

200 in lbs

 

[moparracing]

200 in lbs

i've seen posts that said header bolts are to be torqued to 17 ft lbs.....?:dontknow:

 

[TheMoparConnection]

that might work out to be the same... dont know for sure.. I got that out of the manual.. anyone know if 200 in lbs is equal to 17 ft lbs???

 

[SANCHOBA]

ha! never seen an inch pound torque wrench!

 

[nycstev]

that might work out to be the same... dont know for sure.. I got that out of the manual.. anyone know if 200 in lbs is equal to 17 ft lbs???

200/12=16.67 ftlbs... close enough

 

[TheMoparConnection]

there ya go! thanks..

 

[TheMoparConnection]

and that was pretty freakin easy math...

 

[nycstev]

While we're on this subject , do you need any coating on the bolts like antisieze? Is the dealer only place to get new gaskets?.. Im having my manifolds coated and am reinstalling them

Steve

 

[SANCHOBA]

mr. blake....MOPAR CONNECTION will hook you up with the gaskets!

 

[nycstev]

and that was pretty freakin easy math...

Lots of folks get confused with simple stuff my self included. Just use dimensional analysis where you assign dimensions to the numbers which multiply and cancel just like real numbers. So:

[200in.lb]x [1ft/12in ] = 16.67 lb.ft. See how the inches cancel and your left with lb.ft?



Pretty boring Chit huh? Yawn........

 

[TheMoparConnection]

and i have always been a math guy. just didnt think of it that way...

 

[newmexicoviper]

Ya i torqued mine to 25ft#'s, drove it around about 100miles then re-torqued them.

 

[Kevan]

ha! never seen an inch pound torque wrench!

TaDa!
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=2696

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...OOL&subcat=Torque+Wrenches&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...9&group_ID=953&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

The Mac Tools site was all jacked up at the time of this post, but I'm sure they have them too.

While we're on this subject , do you need any coating on the bolts like antisieze? Is the dealer only place to get new gaskets?.. Im having my manifolds coated and am reinstalling them

Steve

1. Yes. Anti-seize is a good idea on the header/manifold bolts.
2. Every time your pull the headers/manifolds, replace the gaskets. TMC or Dragon can get you the hook-up.

 

[SANCHOBA]

gota luv this forum! learn sumtin' every time i logon'! LOL!

 

[BurntRubber]

200/12=16.67 ftlbs... close enough

beat me to it! thought that was obvious

I just tightened mine down and drove!!!

 

[SANCHOBA]

all done! found some 3" stainless bolts at lowes (5/16" x 18). the toughest part of course is getting the old rusted sh!t off. also put some stainless hardware where they couple to the mids.removing the wheel liners is a must.... was done in my garage and all i used was a jack and stands!:rock:

 

[nycstev]

all done! found some 3" stainless bolts at lowes (5/16" x 18). the toughest part of course is getting the old rusted sh!t off. also put some stainless hardware where they couple to the mids.removing the wheel liners is a must.... was done in my garage and all i used was a jack and stands!:rock:

U putting those alum heat shields back on
?

 

[SANCHOBA]

U putting those alum heat shields back on
?

negative!

 

[tinygiants]

Be careful using bolts from the local home center. They are not normally of sufficient quality to be used in automotive service. I believe you want grade 8 bolts.