ah.. ok.. well mine is in nicely, and I didn't pop anything.. I just used a 10mm socket wrench.. Had me worried that I'd be driving and my plenum was going to fall apart or something.. LMAO

 

they wont snap while you're driving. They would snap while installing. Check your bolts in a week or two and make sure they are all snug, most of the time, the plenum (center) bolts back off a 1/4 turn or so, event when using a torque wrench.
-GP-

 

+1 for the advice.. will do.. I'm gonna check out your site as well.. I'm also a photographer..

 

sounds good, it's not complete yet, it's just temporary for now, i've gotta get some of my other pictures on there when i get a chance.
-GP-

 

nice compositions man.. you had some great subjects (talkin about *automotive*... uh.. yeah)

 

I found one in Pep boys.

Even though some don't state Inch lbs, if you do the conversion, many cheap ft lb wrenches should do the job.

 

snap on ...

 

They say it doesn't cost that much to get the best, but there is a point of diminishing returns. He needs it for one application. Why pay $150-200 for something that will be within 5% of the tolerance of a Snap-On for $20.00

 

hate to reopen a thread but im confused on the torque wrenchs....all i find is like 5/8 3/8 etc. i dont find a one inch one any help?

 

A "one inch" drive wrench (socket size) would be for working on Catipillar Tractors. We are talking about a 1/4" drive wrench that reads in "inch/lbs" to tighten the intake manifold.

 

this the right one?

 

Ace Hardware :P

 

Yes, that's what you need, but if you have a Harbor Freight close by, you can get it for $10 less. Same one.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=2696

 

nope sure don't and dont have an ace hardware either

 

Even if you dont have a harbor fright near you, you can have them ship it to you, and it would still be cheaper than most places.


Or like others have suggested, use a nutdriver with leather gloves.


Or if you must, you could use a ft/lb torque wrench, but use a conversion factor (1ft=12inches), so 100 inch lbs would be roughly 8-9 ft lbs.