X Pipe Install

[Bionik_P]

I just have some basic questions before I install my Magnaflow X pipe on this weekend....

1. Can I reuse all of the stock bolts or do I need new ones?
2. Do I need any type of gaskets?
3. Any other tips before my friend gives me a hand with the install this weekend?

 

[64comet]

Shouldn't need a gasket and bolts/nuts should be fine, just check them when you take them off.

 

[Bionik_P]

Oh yeah....and is there a specific torque setting for when I bolt the X pipe back up?

 

[TrueBlueGT]

yes, in fact you do need a new gasket for the coupler on the right exhaust manifold-to-midpipe junction. It's not absolutely necessary, but more prone to leak when you reuse the old one.
It's part # XR3Z-9450-AA
Roughly $10 from Ford.

 

[djtyau]

PB Blaster, PB Blaster.... Spray that stuff on the bolts first and then unloosen them. You will thank me later.

 

[Bionik_P]

Definitely some WD-40! So no specific torque settings for the bolts?

 

[Bionik_P]

Thanks!

 

[djtyau]

Hand torque.

 

[Evil Bender]

Better put some washers in the driverside where the pipe hits the manifold,I never can get mine to seal without them.

 

[OrangeVenom04]

the fitting and gettin the right wrench in there is a PITA but on my x-pipe install the little gasket thing needed to be replaced. thats the only problem i encountered.