Copper slip exhaust stud nuts torque

[fazersharp]

I think you're over thinking this.

Thats my problem----- with everything.
The studs are in pretty good condition ---dare I say very good even.
I started at 5 ish Nm then 7 ish and there is virtually no difference between the two so left it at that for now and will keep my eye on them, the problem with the torque wrench is that its hard to tell how much pressure you are putting on, compared to using a small 1/4 drive and 10Nm is so low on the wrench I doubt its that accurate at that end of the scale anyway, I wouldnt normally bother so much its just that the studs have copper slip on them which can lead to over torqueing.
You see --- I am over thinking again !