header bolt torque

[lasvegas]

Anyone know what is correct-ish torque for header bolts? I was guessing maybe 20-25 lbs.? I have Thorley headers which have a really thick flange if that matters.

 

[DesertDueler]

I would go tighter. I use a wrench and torque them down as hard as I can. They will loosen up if you dont. Also retighten after a week. If they are going into iron heads dont worry about stripping them, I havent seen it yet.

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[Neil]

It's 30 on aluminum and 50-65 on iron heads. &amp; retighten after some use.

Neil H. Alabama.. "It's a full size thang, Jeep owners don't understand!!" '78 K5 400ci 4x4 AT,AC,PW Cheyenne., '74 C10 4x2