How to install the Valor Exhaust?

chrisw427

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I have the 14mm socket wrench and I know how to put it on, but i'm not sure what "torque to 8lb - 12lb" means. Anyone help this stupid 26 year old who should know what the hell he is doing?
 
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Correct me if im wrong.

Let this stupid 24 years old help you

I don't actually have this kind of wrench but i read enough in here to know this:

You can adjust some wrench/ tool with torque (how hard to tighten the nut).So, "torque to 8lb-12lb" means it is recommanded to tighten your nut with a rating of 8lb- 12lb torque so that you do not over tighten the nut. That's it .

Somebody please confirm or correct me if im wrong.
 
Ok, I don't have a torque wrench. So I basically tightened it to the point RIGHT before I wouldn't be able to turn it anymore. Any mechanics out there to tell me I did it wrong!?
 
chrisw427 said:
Ok, I don't have a torque wrench. So I basically tightened it to the point RIGHT before I wouldn't be able to turn it anymore. Any mechanics out there to tell me I did it wrong!?

That's what I did. I couldn't find a torque wrench either.
 
Torque wrench :confused: Why you need it? I just tight my with a regular one. 6 month, 15k => no problems so far!
 
The only thing you need to be aware of is that there is a drain hole near the end of the tip. You should make sure it is located at the bottom when mounting, so condensate will drain. Also you would want to locate the bolt/clamp so it doesn't extend down where it could get caught on something.

Koz
 
a torque wrench is a simple tool that doesn't cost a lot. Its a good tool to have. I'm suprised some of you don't have one. Its also great to use when tightening the lug nuts. With lug nuts it can be real important. If you don't tighten it enough it could loosen up on you or give you crappy handling. If you over tighten the nuts you could actually WARP the rotors and that could get expensive.
 
gaslight said:
a torque wrench is a simple tool that doesn't cost a lot. Its a good tool to have.

Yes, it's good to have, but just the wrench cost ~$90-100 + Tax (for some people it's not cheap for just a wrench, drive without sockets)
 

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