exhuast manifold bolts 12-16ft lbs?

[wbzautocustomiz]

Hey to all just put on new exhuast manifold gaskets from TR customs remflex brand and according to the gasket packed instructions 12-16 ft lbs of tightness, I want to see should this be the guideline for a TR ? just didnt seem to feel tight enough. Any input thanks TB family

 

[big reazon]

follow the instructions with those gaskets. Most of the people here dont use gaskets for the manifolds though.

 

[TR Custom Parts]

Follow the instructions! Tighten from middle out. Overtighten and you can blow them out.

 

[azcode3gn]

follow the instructions with those gaskets. Most of the people here dont use gaskets for the manifolds though.

Big Reazon.... Why no exhaust gaskets? I am in the middle of replacing the head gaskets and was looking at different types of header gaskets.

 

[forzfed]

I have the remflex on my one car, they work great! If you look at them you can see that there is a compressible section that will take care of any imperfections. If you over tighten it will be just like a regular gasket.

 

[big reazon]

Big Reazon.... Why no exhaust gaskets? I am in the middle of replacing the head gaskets and was looking at different types of header gaskets.

I would assume the heat burning up most gaskets. But I have read that most make sure flanges are true and use high temp rtv. But this is just what I have read. I haven't jumped that hurdle yet. There is a thread on it search remflex.

 

[wbzautocustomiz]

I have always had gaskets on my car, really by just not knowing I didnt need to but just kept them on. I have had a recent problem and a couple of backfires and poof gasket blown so i just went with a thicker gasket and I will tell you this since I put the gaskets on my exhuast is a lot quieter than it ever was they sealed up pretty good. I just wanted to make sure I needed to follow the gasket or car specs.