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Old 12-03-2007, 03:17 AM
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Default Looking to convert nm to ftlbs

5 nm = ? ftlbs of tq or 44 inch lbs ,i used the conversion & it says 16 & some change ,does this sound right on an Ls6 intake manifold bolt ,btw i have broke one off in the head @ an eariler date ,i had an screwd up tq wrench ,since then i have bought a new tq wrench
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5 nm= 3.68 ft lbs.

also, to convert inch lbs to ft lbs divide inch lbs by 12
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LS6 intake manifold bolts are just supposed to be hand tight.

I think the final TQ spec is 88 in.lbs. which is around 7-8 ft.lbs. which is just hand tight.

No need for a TQ wrench here.




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