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1st Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 77
From: KY
I will get pictures posted later when I have a chance! The platinum plugs, thunder wires and coil have been great. I can't say its an overwhelming, "you have to buy these" kind of thing though. In comparison to my stock plugs with 87,000 miles its quite different but that could be because I ignored the plugs for too long. However, I do like that I was able to gap the plugs a bit more because of the coil. I would definitely make the purchase again!
6th Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 12,259
From: Acworth, GA
I'm not suggesting using a torque wrench is bad. If you use one, you can't go wrong. I'm just one of those people that doesn't use a torque wrench on things like spark plugs or lug nuts because I don't think it's necessary. Maybe I've just been lucky that I haven't had engine damage or plug failure. If you feel safer using one, by all means do so.
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1st Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 77
From: KY
Yeah as for the torque wrench it was completely unnecessary. I just torqued them in then tried to loosen them up and if they popped right away I tightened a bit more. If there was any resistance I just left them as is. So yeah so far I haven't used a torque wrench for anything and don't really plan to.
Gentleman's Relish
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 13,189
From: AZ
Torque specs are there for a reason....
Just because something is "tight enough" to you doesn't mean it's correct. In some cases yeah it's ok to do that (body panels or some mounting bolts or electrical sensors that have a mounting tab) but, suspension, brake and engine parts Torque-to-spec increases the reliability and longevity of parts and makes them less likely to fail.
A torque wrench is a Need-to-have tool for anyone looking to do more than oil changes on their ride...
Sorry for the soap box but you obviously love cars...why not do it right?
Just because something is "tight enough" to you doesn't mean it's correct. In some cases yeah it's ok to do that (body panels or some mounting bolts or electrical sensors that have a mounting tab) but, suspension, brake and engine parts Torque-to-spec increases the reliability and longevity of parts and makes them less likely to fail.
A torque wrench is a Need-to-have tool for anyone looking to do more than oil changes on their ride...
Sorry for the soap box but you obviously love cars...why not do it right?
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 184
From: FL
Torque specs are there for a reason....
Just because something is "tight enough" to you doesn't mean it's correct. In some cases yeah it's ok to do that (body panels or some mounting bolts or electrical sensors that have a mounting tab) but, suspension, brake and engine parts Torque-to-spec increases the reliability and longevity of parts and makes them less likely to fail.
A torque wrench is a Need-to-have tool for anyone looking to do more than oil changes on their ride...
Sorry for the soap box but you obviously love cars...why not do it right?
Just because something is "tight enough" to you doesn't mean it's correct. In some cases yeah it's ok to do that (body panels or some mounting bolts or electrical sensors that have a mounting tab) but, suspension, brake and engine parts Torque-to-spec increases the reliability and longevity of parts and makes them less likely to fail.
A torque wrench is a Need-to-have tool for anyone looking to do more than oil changes on their ride...
Sorry for the soap box but you obviously love cars...why not do it right?
6th Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 12,259
From: Acworth, GA
Torque specs are there for a reason....
Just because something is "tight enough" to you doesn't mean it's correct. In some cases yeah it's ok to do that (body panels or some mounting bolts or electrical sensors that have a mounting tab) but, suspension, brake and engine parts Torque-to-spec increases the reliability and longevity of parts and makes them less likely to fail.
A torque wrench is a Need-to-have tool for anyone looking to do more than oil changes on their ride...
Sorry for the soap box but you obviously love cars...why not do it right?
Just because something is "tight enough" to you doesn't mean it's correct. In some cases yeah it's ok to do that (body panels or some mounting bolts or electrical sensors that have a mounting tab) but, suspension, brake and engine parts Torque-to-spec increases the reliability and longevity of parts and makes them less likely to fail.
A torque wrench is a Need-to-have tool for anyone looking to do more than oil changes on their ride...
Sorry for the soap box but you obviously love cars...why not do it right?
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 256
From: Massachusetts
Cut & Paste Expert
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 13,322
From: NW Arkansas
Self proclaimed ignorance?
http://www.mechanicsupport.com/articleTorqueWrench.html
https://www.i-car.com/pdf/advantage/...006/121106.pdf
You will be going no further when those one-time-use, torque-yield
fasteners start letting loose under stress...
Unless you use a Fumoto Drain Valve...
http://www.mechanicsupport.com/articleTorqueWrench.html
You will be going no further when those one-time-use, torque-yield
fasteners start letting loose under stress...
Last edited by 157dB; Aug 23, 2014 at 10:23 AM.