i'm putting my motor together and can't find a connecting rod gauge anywhere. do you guys always use one or what amount of torque can i use with a torque wrench? thanks

 

http://www.goodson.com/g5-bin/client...n=1&item=P5568

Do it like the book says. Then put a Torque wrench on it and confirm that you're in the mid-30's.

Scott, who suggests that there's a reason good builders charge what they charge....

Of course some probably sell for less cause they bought this instead: http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...rchType%3DBoth


[Modified by RR98ITR, 11:34 AM 9/19/2002]

 

What do you guys think is better, a mechanical or an electrical connecting rod gauge?

And where would I mount it?
On the A-pillar I already have piston gauge, cam-shaft gauge and push-rod gauge (very useful).

TIA for all the help.

-Kamil

 

well that sucks it's lil too expensive for me and i wouldn't get it in time. for gsr's the connecting rod nut is tightened to 33 lb/ft and Ls 23 lb/ft. does 35 lb/ft sound good for me. has anyone done it this way before?

 

if you must... torque to 33

 

dial gauge can be found for uber cheap.

gauge holder for bolt stretch can be easily fabricated. **** paying $80+

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