Do I need a torque wrench?
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Do I need a torque wrench?
The instructions for my SLP LM II's say i need to torque down the flanges on the h-pipe to 26 foot-pounds. I'm certainly not buying a torque wrench and don't feel like renting one for tightening the 4 bolts or whatever it is on those flanges. Can I just tighten it with a regular wrench or is it neccesary to torque it down? Also, can anyone estimate how tight 26 foot-pounds is?
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RE: Do I need a torque wrench?
No you don't "need" a torque wrench. Just tighten them up good. and try to keep it even. And yes, I could est 26ft/lbs of torque, but not over the internet. That's almost impossible. I would also recommend re-torqueing the bolts after you run it.
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From: Philadelphia, PA
RE: Do I need a torque wrench?
Toque wrench from home-depot (husky) isn't bad. Much cheaper than snap-on, even way cheaper than craftsman. It's a worthwhile investment if you plan to work on cars alot.
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RE: Do I need a torque wrench?
ORIGINAL: nyjets10
The instructions for my SLP LM II's say i need to torque down the flanges on the h-pipe to 26 foot-pounds. I'm certainly not buying a torque wrench and don't feel like renting one for tightening the 4 bolts or whatever it is on those flanges. Can I just tighten it with a regular wrench or is it neccesary to torque it down? Also, can anyone estimate how tight 26 foot-pounds is?
Thanks
The instructions for my SLP LM II's say i need to torque down the flanges on the h-pipe to 26 foot-pounds. I'm certainly not buying a torque wrench and don't feel like renting one for tightening the 4 bolts or whatever it is on those flanges. Can I just tighten it with a regular wrench or is it neccesary to torque it down? Also, can anyone estimate how tight 26 foot-pounds is?
Thanks
There's also the possibility of overtightening which could cause a crack. You can wing it on a the exhaust pipes (not the manifold). If you overtighten you may bust-a-nut or if you undertighten, it may come loose and cause a leak. $25 is not a bad investment for a cheap torque wrench at Autozone or Pep Boys. Why take shortcuts when you obviously want to make your car better?
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RE: Do I need a torque wrench?
ORIGINAL: Derf00
Is a torque wrench 'required' no, but it's a good idea. Especially when you have heat involved. If the bolts are too tight or loose, you may get warping which will cause an exhaust leak. Some parts it's a necessity (heads/manifolds/suspension) because one bolt being too loose over another and it could cause some damage or just have the same problem you had before (manifold could get a gasket leak)
There's also the possibility of overtightening which could cause a crack. You can wing it on a the exhaust pipes (not the manifold). If you overtighten you may bust-a-nut or if you undertighten, it may come loose and cause a leak. $25 is not a bad investment for a cheap torque wrench at Autozone or Pep Boys. Why take shortcuts when you obviously want to make your car better?
ORIGINAL: nyjets10
The instructions for my SLP LM II's say i need to torque down the flanges on the h-pipe to 26 foot-pounds. I'm certainly not buying a torque wrench and don't feel like renting one for tightening the 4 bolts or whatever it is on those flanges. Can I just tighten it with a regular wrench or is it neccesary to torque it down? Also, can anyone estimate how tight 26 foot-pounds is?
Thanks
The instructions for my SLP LM II's say i need to torque down the flanges on the h-pipe to 26 foot-pounds. I'm certainly not buying a torque wrench and don't feel like renting one for tightening the 4 bolts or whatever it is on those flanges. Can I just tighten it with a regular wrench or is it neccesary to torque it down? Also, can anyone estimate how tight 26 foot-pounds is?
Thanks
There's also the possibility of overtightening which could cause a crack. You can wing it on a the exhaust pipes (not the manifold). If you overtighten you may bust-a-nut or if you undertighten, it may come loose and cause a leak. $25 is not a bad investment for a cheap torque wrench at Autozone or Pep Boys. Why take shortcuts when you obviously want to make your car better?
