Manifold studs to X-pipe torque? HELP

[1wildGT]

Just got my X-pipe bolted up, but how tight do I need to torque the X-pipe to Manifold nuts? I've got them at about 15 LB FT and doesn't seem like much more is necessary. I put some anti seize on the threads, so there is probaby a couple more LB FT due to that. Anyone know the torque specs (its a 98 cobra)?

 

[DTNODYA]

I'll look up the specs for you .... but I know that on my 98 gt, I had the nuts tight and got a leak on the passenger side ... So I just impacted the crap out of them and that worked.


Looking up my car (the specs should be the same), the Ford svc manual says 25-33 ft-lbs.

 

[thomas91169]

use german torque specs

"Gutentiet"

 

[tomustang]

Looking up my car (the specs should be the same), the Ford svc manual says 25-33 ft-lbs.

Go nuts on the bolt, I've always tightened mine to 70+

 

[ironmedic]

use german torque specs

"Gutentiet"

+1

 

[DTNODYA]

Go nuts on the bolt, I've always tightened mine to 70+

Same here ...