Installing PCDs+Jpipe tomorrow, torque specs?
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Reason the exhaust area nuts/bolts are so damn tough is 1.) heat cycling and 2.) exposure to road grime, salt, etc.
But that doesn't mean that starting out "too tight" is a good idea. Might crack something. Like this guy: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/changing-tranny-filter%3Dbroken-transmission-fml-808507/
Last edited by Bearcat94; 12-11-2011 at 12:00 PM.
#9
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What's the correct torque down sequence when throwing on PCD's. You get all nuts and bolts loosely in place and then should you start tightening down to spec from the catback to the block or block to catback?
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installed guys! I got the resonator welded in yesterday (I just added it to my exhaust) and I got inspected before this whole process began, so I'm good for 2 more years
The install really wasn't that bad. We had to cut the bolts for the third cat to exhaust area flange. Too rusted. Other than that, exactly as it has been told. Passenger radiator fan out, reservoir moved, strut tower brace off.
As for driving - I love it. I love the smell of no cats, I love the power increase (very noticeable). The resonator muted the rasp down very well, you can hear where it would pop in around 3.5k, but it just sounds like a hiss rather than a weedwacker.
Overall - totally worth it!
The install really wasn't that bad. We had to cut the bolts for the third cat to exhaust area flange. Too rusted. Other than that, exactly as it has been told. Passenger radiator fan out, reservoir moved, strut tower brace off.
As for driving - I love it. I love the smell of no cats, I love the power increase (very noticeable). The resonator muted the rasp down very well, you can hear where it would pop in around 3.5k, but it just sounds like a hiss rather than a weedwacker.
Overall - totally worth it!
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Total of nine 10mm bolt connected to the precat and the 3rd cat correct?
Is this possible to take off with torque wrench... ?
40lb-ft seems like a impossible job with basic hand tool . . .
Is this possible to take off with torque wrench... ?
40lb-ft seems like a impossible job with basic hand tool . . .
#17
Instructor
You shouldn't use a torque wrench to loosen bolts as it can mess up the calibration.
I believe autozone will loan a breaker bar for free or if you have a harbor freight near buy pick up their extendable 1/2" ratchet or breaker bar to loosen the bolts for cheap. Don't forget to spray pb blaster on bolts first in aiding to loosen them. When it comes to exhaust bolts pb blaster is your best friend.
I believe autozone will loan a breaker bar for free or if you have a harbor freight near buy pick up their extendable 1/2" ratchet or breaker bar to loosen the bolts for cheap. Don't forget to spray pb blaster on bolts first in aiding to loosen them. When it comes to exhaust bolts pb blaster is your best friend.
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I'd do what TommyPenguin said. Stick with a breaker bar to loosen, torque wrench to tighten to specs.
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