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    HO header question

    So I am all ready to put the HO headers I got from Scott on GL, but I was wondering what the Torque specs are for the bolts. Also, should I spray some PB blaster or something on the bolts the night before? Or can I just wrench on them without breaking them off?

    Thanks for the help guys

    Jon
    Pebbles-1968 Ford F250
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    #2
    soak the shit out of them with blaster before you take them out!!!
    Like for days before.
    A broken off exhaust manifold bolt will ruin your day, promise!
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      #3
      20-24 ft. lbs in two steps is what I would use.
      1991 GM GS sedan "Love Boat" HO converted, Holley adjustable fpr, 3.27 Trac-lok - RIP
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        #4
        just make em tight jon

        1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
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          #5
          It would be the same as your old manifolds. The manifold holes don't take any torq your heads do.

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            #6
            Something else you're gonna find: the bolts needed for the HO headers are different than the stock manifolds. All the header bolts are short, and if your manifolds are like mine, half are long, half are short. IJust take one of the short ones and match it up. Soak the hell out of them before going to remove them, and I'd reccommend loading them up with some anti-seize compound before installing the headers.

            Might also be a good idea to pick up new nuts for the header outlet flange if you don't already have them. I think they might be larger than the stock manifolds, a 3/8" nut or something.
            86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
            5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

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              #7
              I ordered some new bolts to replace the long ones, so I am good on that.

              I can't start the install until after tuesday, I have to go in tomorrow and order a new flywheel for our lawnmower.
              Pebbles-1968 Ford F250
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