Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

how much torque on the headers?

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Old May 1, 2004 | 07:58 PM
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installing dc headers...onto a d15b, wondering how much torque.
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Old May 1, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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Old May 1, 2004 | 08:23 PM
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Default Re: how much torque on the headers? (trooper0641)

NOT THE TORQUE that'll give out...but the nuts. TORQUE ON THE NUTS!
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Old May 1, 2004 | 08:24 PM
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Default Re: how much torque on the headers? (trooper0641)

you might get flamed for saying "headers" as ther is just one header... just an FYI... as for the torque spec... I BELIEVE it is 23 ft/lbs... I might be wrong though.. Anyone w/ a helms want to back me up?
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Old May 1, 2004 | 08:27 PM
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Mid 20's or so. i don't torque stuff like that and have NEVER had a prob just don't worry about it
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Old May 1, 2004 | 08:52 PM
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23 lbf-ft
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Old May 1, 2004 | 09:23 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 99blackcivicSi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Mid 20's or so. i don't torque stuff like that and have NEVER had a prob just don't worry about it</TD></TR></TABLE>

word, it's safe to just hand-tighten non-essential stuff.
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Old May 1, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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If it leaks... it wasn't tight enough.
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