What is torque angle on a LS engine?
If you’ve ever rebuilt an LS engine (among others) you’ve encountered a specification called torque angle. Put into its most simple terms, torque angle replaces a maximum torque value for a fastener with a specific amount of fastener rotation.
Where can I find the latest torque specs?
Find the most up-to-date torque spec listings in electronic format. FelPro-Only.com is your convenient source for advanced sealing information. It’s the place to learn and share “tricks of the trade,” find proper diagnosis and installation instructions, and enjoy easy access to parts reference.
What to do when torque angle is low?
After setting a low baseline torque, just to make sure the fastener is set, the fastener is rotated a precise amount to set the final position and clamp load. If all you care about is following the manual and moving on, watch the above video from Summit Racing, and you’re good to go.
What’s the torque angle after the regular wrench?
The torque that the bolts are at after the regular wrench is theoretically just before the bolt starts to stretch. This accuracy depends of course on the factors mentioned above. To get the final torque AND stretch on the bolt, you tighten the bolt a given number of degrees of rotation.
If you’ve ever rebuilt an LS engine (among others) you’ve encountered a specification called torque angle. Put into its most simple terms, torque angle replaces a maximum torque value for a fastener with a specific amount of fastener rotation.
After setting a low baseline torque, just to make sure the fastener is set, the fastener is rotated a precise amount to set the final position and clamp load. If all you care about is following the manual and moving on, watch the above video from Summit Racing, and you’re good to go.
How to determine the torque of a clamp?
The reason to do testing is that friction, run-down speed, part tolerances and other variables can significantly influence the relationship between torque and clamp load. Two types of tests can be run to determine a torque specification: measuring torque and angle to failure and measuring torque and angle to a specific tension.
Find the most up-to-date torque spec listings in electronic format. FelPro-Only.com is your convenient source for advanced sealing information. It’s the place to learn and share “tricks of the trade,” find proper diagnosis and installation instructions, and enjoy easy access to parts reference.