My kraken kit arrived today! Question is, am I supposed to use a gasket between the manifold and turbo? My FM kit did not require one. Thanks in advance.

 

No, a lot of turbo kits ship with them because some people expect them, i'd recommend not running one though.

 

anyone got a ballpark torque required or just tight as ****?

 

Make sure both surfaces are flat, slather some high temp grease on there, the go about as tight as you can. The grease will carbon up and you'll wanna re tighten the bolts after a few good heat cycles. Then you are good. Never had any issues with this technique on the track or street, but other friends who have run gaskets always blow them out.

 

Thanks! Not gunna use one.