How to Choose A Torque Wrench?
#11
i picked up an AmPro 1/2" 10-150 FT-LBS tq wrench from Adavanced Auto on sale for like $30. been using it for over a year or so and i use it A LOT, esp on my lug nuts since i swap wheels from racing a sh*t ton. if i can find tq specs, i'll use it each and every time...the sound of the wrench clicking is quite satisfying to me. i like the feeling of knowing a bolt is very unlikely to fail under stress because its tq correctly. its def one of my favorite tools.
Oh, and all my current sockets are 3/8. Is it better to buy an adapter for the 1/2 or just get a 3/8 wrench?
#12
I don't know of many engine bolts that are below 10ft-lbs. Valve cover bolts maybe, but snugging them up with a ratchet works better for me, I have heard of lots of people breaking them while trying to use a tq wrench.
If you need to tq something that low in ft-lbs just convert it to inch-pounds and use a in-lbs wrench.
1ft-lb = 12in-lbs
If you need to tq something that low in ft-lbs just convert it to inch-pounds and use a in-lbs wrench.
1ft-lb = 12in-lbs
#14
what if you are installing a new cat-back exhaust system, what kind of torque wrench do you typically need for that?
#15
I would just tighten the bolts to the point where they're real tight. It would probably be hard to use a torque wrench in such an odd space such as the area where the exhaust pipe runs.
#17
no you're right a torque wrench is highly recommended, but it's a major PITA to get a torque wrench in such a small area. You can achieve the same thing by using a regular ratchet and just guessing when you think it is tight enough
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