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Old 02-16-2010, 11:31 PM
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Anyone know what ftlb to torque a ls6 intake on to? I can't find where it was, it was on here somewhere before. Thanks
Old 02-16-2010, 11:51 PM
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Take a look here

http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=5
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should be 16lbs. I do mine by feel and used a 1/4 ratchet u can tell when you seat the gasket. works fine.... no way your getting a torque wrench in there.
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oh jeez lol alright so its between I guess 7ftlb - 16ftlb. lol
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Just make sure u use the right torque sequence
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the torque is in inch pounds !!!!!!!!!!!! not foot pounds.
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^^^ yea what he said - about 7 ft lbs. just use a 1/4'' drive and you shouldnt overtorque unless your a useless gorilla
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44 then 89 inch pounds.




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