I ordered a KMCX10SL to replace the SRAM PC1071 on my EVO with 2012 (not newest) Red.

Do I simply count the number of links on the current chain and use a chain tool to remove the extra number of links from the KMC one? Then do the master link/ missing link thing?

I know there are guidelines to how to measure the chain length, but it's the first time I'd do it myself so I'm hoping I can just go with the exact same number of links.

Thanks.