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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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Hey guys, i tried searching and couldnt find anything and was hoping you could help.
a friend of mine is putting new headers on his '97 civic ex and he doesnt know what to torque the bolts to.
if you could help it would be great.
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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i dont torque them just hand tight
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 07:30 PM
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like 12 in/lbs. Something like that. Its really low. Might be more like 25. Just make sure to use anti-sieze.
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spoonracer84eg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">like 12 in/lbs. Something like that. Its really low. Might be more like 25. Just make sure to use anti-sieze.</TD></TR></TABLE>

It's actually 23 ft/lbs torque to be exact. If you're lacking a torque wrench, just get it snug all the way around and you'll be fine.
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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just SNUG, drive for a few days and SNUG again.
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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23lbs
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