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Old 09-27-2007, 05:03 PM
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what kind of torque wrench do i need to measure 24in/lb then 48 to 84. The only ones i can find are from 120-980 in/lb
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The kind in your wrist... at least that is the one I always use.
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but its for a plenum intake and i cant risk not doing it right..
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at least can someone tell me about how much that would be
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You need an 1/4 In torque wrench. I am a mechanic I had to buy a good snap on wrench mine is digital it does nm, inlb, ftlb and converts every thing for me it was only like 50.00 more than a normal one I think I paid 375.00 for it it goes up to 20ftlbs I use it on all the covers on the whlole engine. You an get one from craftman if your a weekend warrior but if you are going to use them alot buy a good one, it worth it
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Thats only 2 ft/lbs. With a quarter inch drive tighten it hard with the tips of your fingers. Your typical 1/4" drive rathet is what, 3 inches long? thats 8lbs of force, imagine moving an 8 pound weight with your finger tips, its pretty tough...try to get the same pressure with the ratchet.


am i the only one who does this? lol
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is this for a plenum intake on a 350z/G35? I used my hand with a glove on it..Mine has been ok for months now. I used lock tight also
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Horsepwraddict, Love The Sig.
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Originally Posted by LANDONZ
is this for a plenum intake on a 350z/G35? I used my hand with a glove on it..Mine has been ok for months now. I used lock tight also
no its for a mopar 360 dodge!
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I've got a 3/8 drive, dial type Snap On. It was new back in '84 when a guy that used to work for my uncle gave it to me, I was 12. He was retiring and he passed away a few months later. So it may be old but I take real good care of it. It reads from 0 up to ?
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That's converted to: 2 lb/ft, 4 lb/ft, and 7 lb/ft.

I use THIS SITE for conversions.
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I bought one off of ebay for like $25. You need a 1/4 drive one as mentioned above.




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