[RedMosesSC]

The trigger has been pulled for the Billet Steeda delete plates, Most recomended going with the Econo versions in a previous thread i started but in the final moment i ordered the Billet model, after all it does have 0.070 larger ports, hahaha.

Anyway, I read in the instructions that when bolting the intake plenum back down ,you need to use a torque wrench and tighten the bolts in a pattern to a specified ft/lb setting.

Did you guys do this when you installed? Do you think it is necessary? Should i go out and buy a torque wrench? or just bolt it down.

I should be rolling up my sleeves sometime next week.

Thanks

[stlwagon]

Absolutely! Torque to approx 7.5 lb-ft and there is a specific sequence. I'll find it for you.

[stlwagon]

Here's the sequence!

[RedMosesSC]

Thanks STL

Since you are an admin, is it possible you can add a "Q" to the word Torue in the title, so when guys like myself are searching for a same answer they will find this thread.

[stlwagon]

You bet! Fixed.....

[Mister Roper]

Originally Posted by RedMosesSC

...Did you guys do this when you installed? Do you think it is necessary? Should i go out and buy a torque wrench?...

Yes, yes and yes. Torque wrenches are great tools to have.

[shifter87]

Great info iam getting ready to do this mod because it's cheap. Is there really any benafit to going with the larger cmcv they are $150 more for what might be 2 hp. Please correct me if iam wrong.

[travelers]

Thats an absolute must on these cars. Ford uses some small bolts and screws and if not torqued to specs. you will brake them or pull the threads out.

[RedMosesSC]

Originally Posted by travelers

Ford uses some small bolts and screws and if not torqued to specs. you will brake them or pull the threads out.

Man, you hit it right on the nose! That was my gonna be my next question.


Can anyone suggest a good Torque wrench?

[travelers]

Originally Posted by RedMosesSC

Man, you hit it right on the nose! That was my gonna be my next question.


Can anyone suggest a good Torque wrench?

Any of the click type from like Sears, SnapOn, MAC. Just make sure its a good one. You don't have to spend hundreds but don't get a cheep one because they are not calibrated. In fact I need to send mine out for calibration.

[Mister Roper]

Originally Posted by travelers

Any of the click type from like Sears, SnapOn, MAC. Just make sure its a good one...

What he said. You might find a deal on a set that measures both foot/pounds and inch/pounds. For some reason, I prefer "Stanley" tools.

[travelers]

Originally Posted by Mister Roper

What he said. You might find a deal on a set that measures both foot/pounds and inch/pounds. For some reason, I prefer "Stanley" tools.

Mine are all SnapOn because of a good deal I had received years ago. Although I do like the new electronic ones. I don't use them like I used to so I can't justify the higher expense.

[RedMosesSC]

Man, a decent "Click" style torque wrench is more pricey than i thought. Seems like everything is $130 +

Im also having trouble finding many that go down to 7 lbs.

Is there a name for lighter duty Torque wrenches?

[travelers]

Originally Posted by RedMosesSC

Man, a decent "Click" style torque wrench is more pricey than i thought. Seems like everything is $130 +

Im also having trouble finding many that go down to 7 lbs.

Is there a name for lighter duty Torque wrenches?

You need to go with a inch pound one.

[stlwagon]

The specs call for 89 lb-in.