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Z4me · 04-11-2014, 01:50 PM

Looking to buy a good torque wrench for all my planned projects, what would you recommend.

SSMickey · 04-11-2014, 08:14 PM

Seeing as a LOT of bolts on cars are torque to yield, I'd consider a Techangle torque wrench from Snap On. There pricey, but worth it, if your budget can handle it. It allows you to torque then do the angle without additional gages or guess work.

Z4me · 04-11-2014, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SSMickey

Seeing as a LOT of bolts on cars are torque to yield, I'd consider a Techangle torque wrench from Snap On. There pricey, but worth it, if your budget can handle it. It allows you to torque then do the angle without additional gages or guess work.

Thanx, I'm entering my second childhood so price is not so much of a problem as it was my first childhood

. I'm mainly looking for a torque wrench that will be both reliable and accurate over many years of use. I'll look into the snap on wrench, have you had any experience with the electric torque wrenches?

SSMickey · 04-12-2014, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4me

Thanx, I'm entering my second childhood so price is not so much of a problem as it was my first childhood

. I'm mainly looking for a torque wrench that will be both reliable and accurate over many years of use. I'll look into the snap on wrench, have you had any experience with the electric torque wrenches?

If you mean the electronic ones like the Techangle I mentioned, I use one almost daily. There tough as nails, accurate and easy to use and switch modes between angle and torque. Just keep a few extra batteries around, because when the batteries get low, it will act stupid. These are the ones I own.

http://store.snapon.com/Standard-Mod...e-P644452.aspx

http://store.snapon.com/Standard-Mod...e-P644453.aspx

Rhyno81 · 05-17-2014, 06:49 AM

i agree with SSMickey, as an auto tech I use the 3/8 snapon techangle on a daily basis. When it comes to torque wrenches you get what you pay for.

Al C. · 05-17-2014, 11:21 PM

I use a Stanley PROTO. Works great, just make sure you get them calibrated

2SScamaro2010 · 05-18-2014, 06:29 PM

+1 for snap-on. I don't have the electronic one tho, but they are $$$

z3R0fo01 · 06-29-2014, 08:08 AM

I bought a Gearwrench a year or two ago. The best are the old craftsman's. I left on at like 70 ft/lbs for a year and it was still perfectly calibrated. It was also much easier to use than the new ones, which are harder to read and more fragile.

Also for small things, like spark plugs, I use an old fashion beam style.

Black 13 Maro · 06-29-2014, 12:40 PM

I have 3/8 and 1/2 snap on techangles for the TTY bolts and use my Matco click torque wrenches for all other torque needs, keep all calibrated, a torque wrench is worth it's weight in gold so invest in a good one, you won't regret it and you motor will thank you.

Billy10mm · 07-10-2014, 12:59 PM

A few years ago I started looking for an all-American made tool manufacturer of acceptable quality that didn't cost as much as Snap-On. After some considerable research I bought a socket set from SK Hand Tools and have since been purchasing a tool here and there whenever I need one, including the SK 1/2" Torque Wrench, part #75250. They have a few wrenches to choose from, I'm quite happy with this particular one. Well built, came with a case and a calibration readout, and is doing the job quite well.

http://www.skhandtool.com/products/t...5525&view=view

http://www.amazon.com/SK-Hand-Microm...ds=sk+%2375250

04-11-2014, 01:50 PM	#1
Z4me Drives: 2013 ZL1 IOM Vin #169 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,953	Torque Wrench what do you recommend Looking to buy a good torque wrench for all my planned projects, what would you recommend. __________________

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SSMickey Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Columbia S.C. Posts: 1,455 View My Garage	Seeing as a LOT of bolts on cars are torque to yield, I'd consider a Techangle torque wrench from Snap On. There pricey, but worth it, if your budget can handle it. It allows you to torque then do the angle without additional gages or guess work. __________________ ProCharger P1X, Vengeance Racing Kaotic Cam, ARH Headers and Exhaust with Borla ATAK mufflers, MGW Shifter, MTI Drop Springs, Forgeline RB3C Wheels, 3.91 gears, Night Owl LED Control System

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Rhyno81 Drives: Summit White 2012 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 189	i agree with SSMickey, as an auto tech I use the 3/8 snapon techangle on a daily basis. When it comes to torque wrenches you get what you pay for. __________________ 2012 Summit White 2SS RS M6 -MGW Shifter -Cold Air Inductions CAI -TSP 1 7/8" long tubes with high flow cats -Muffler Delete -Matte Black Powdercoated 20"SS Wheels (General GMax Tires) -BMR Strut Brace -ZL1 Swapped front end

05-17-2014, 11:21 PM	#6
Al C. Drives: ZL1 #529 "El-Jefe" Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 668	I use a Stanley PROTO. Works great, just make sure you get them calibrated

05-18-2014, 06:29 PM	#7
2SScamaro2010 Drives: 2010 2SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 266	+1 for snap-on. I don't have the electronic one tho, but they are $$$ __________________ Mods: SW Retro Chambered cat back, CAI cai black, APEX scoop and ww tank, RX catch can, APEX Skip-shift Eliminator, Hurst short throw, Speeddawg knob, Kooks 1 7/8 headers high flow cats, BMR trailing arms and toe rods, Livernois dyno tune, ZL1 grill and side skirts.WHP: 415 WTQ: 407

06-29-2014, 08:08 AM	#8
z3R0fo01 Drives: 2014 1SS RS 1LE tvs2300 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: MD Posts: 420	I bought a Gearwrench a year or two ago. The best are the old craftsman's. I left on at like 70 ft/lbs for a year and it was still perfectly calibrated. It was also much easier to use than the new ones, which are harder to read and more fragile. Also for small things, like spark plugs, I use an old fashion beam style.

06-29-2014, 12:40 PM	#9
Black 13 Maro Drives: 13' Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Fontana, California Posts: 208	I have 3/8 and 1/2 snap on techangles for the TTY bolts and use my Matco click torque wrenches for all other torque needs, keep all calibrated, a torque wrench is worth it's weight in gold so invest in a good one, you won't regret it and you motor will thank you.

07-10-2014, 12:59 PM	#10
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	A few years ago I started looking for an all-American made tool manufacturer of acceptable quality that didn't cost as much as Snap-On. After some considerable research I bought a socket set from SK Hand Tools and have since been purchasing a tool here and there whenever I need one, including the SK 1/2" Torque Wrench, part #75250. They have a few wrenches to choose from, I'm quite happy with this particular one. Well built, came with a case and a calibration readout, and is doing the job quite well. http://www.skhandtool.com/products/t...5525&view=view http://www.amazon.com/SK-Hand-Microm...ds=sk+%2375250