Torque for SVT thermostat housing

[breezy7]

I'm going to put a new thermostat in my SVT engine and wondering if anyone has a torque value for the thermostat housing. Any recommendations for a Ford Focus repair manual that covers the SVT engine? Mike

[athens7]

According to my friend the Ford technician, 15 lb.-ft.

[breezy7]

Thanks Brad. I read your post about using a 180 degree thermostat giving you a power increase. What type of increase in power have you seen with the lower temperature thermostat? Do you notice the engine temp gauge reading lower? Does there seem to be any downside with the new thermostat ? Mike