OK plug change additional question
May 20, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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Drifting
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OK plug change additional question
Foregot to ask on earlier post, Torque specs for new plugs?
My bad for cluttering up the forum, sorry
May 20, 2008 | 07:30 PM
Melting Slicks
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May 20, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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20ft.lbs. I always do it by feel. Make sure you use antiseize.
May 20, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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I used the torque spec from the C6 Z06. Should have the same plug.
May 20, 2008 | 07:38 PM
Melting Slicks
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oops, just looked in the book, 15 lb ft for new heads, 11 lb ft there after. I just snug them with a 3/8" drive ratchet
10-4 on the anti-seize
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May 20, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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10U 99
oops, just looked in the book, 15 lb ft for new heads, 11 lb ft there after. I just snug them with a 3/8" drive ratchet
10-4 on the anti-seize
I just looked it up in another place and got same 11lbft too.
May 20, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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Quote:
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10U 99
oops, just looked in the book, 15 lb ft for new heads, 11 lb ft there after. I just snug them with a 3/8" drive ratchet
10-4 on the anti-seize
I used the snug 3/8s drive and its running great!!
May 22, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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Drifting
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Thanks All, and I know anti sieze is a must.
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May 22, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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Proper torque is also essential to proper heat dissipation.
The 11 ft lbs is correct on existing heads. 15 on new.