How to torque bottom Downpipe to Turbo Bolt

thethird · 04-19-2008, 04:49 PM

I just installed an invidia downpipe. The shape makes it seemingly impossible to torque the bolt on the bottom right (if viewed from driver's seat) that is in the cusp of the bellmouth downturn. Any advice on how to torque this bolt down?

supermarkus · 04-19-2008, 04:52 PM

bunch of extensions, a swivel and a 6 pt 14mm socket. I didn't get it to the factory torque spec, it's difficult to do with the extensions. I just gave it blue star torque with some antiseize on there and called it a day. Make sure you check it in a few days.

wrx04fast · 04-19-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by supermarkus

bunch of extensions, a swivel and a 6 pt 14mm socket. I didn't get it to the factory torque spec, it's difficult to do with the extensions. I just gave it blue star torque with some antiseize on there and called it a day. Make sure you check it in a few days.

Good advice, I had to do the same thing for mine, I just hope the locktite will keep the bolt on.

blindfold · 04-19-2008, 07:40 PM

how much torque do you guys think you've put on the bolt

fourseasonsandles · 04-19-2008, 08:01 PM

I tightened mine from under the car with the appropriate sized box wrench.

supermarkus · 04-21-2008, 08:17 AM

blue star torque is good enough. Torque until you're blue in the face and seeing stars. If you're on a creeper with no lift, that's pretty easy to do.

atvracer111 · 04-25-2008, 07:24 PM

I always use german torque.....goodintight...LOL

04-19-2008, 04:49 PM	#1
thethird Amateur STI Driver Posts: 12 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	How to torque bottom Downpipe to Turbo Bolt I just installed an invidia downpipe. The shape makes it seemingly impossible to torque the bolt on the bottom right (if viewed from driver's seat) that is in the cusp of the bellmouth downturn. Any advice on how to torque this bolt down? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-19-2008, 04:52 PM	#2
supermarkus Spec C Club Car: 08 STi, SSM Location: Edmonds Washington Posts: 1,441 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to torque bottom Downpipe to Turbo Bolt bunch of extensions, a swivel and a 6 pt 14mm socket. I didn't get it to the factory torque spec, it's difficult to do with the extensions. I just gave it blue star torque with some antiseize on there and called it a day. Make sure you check it in a few days.

04-19-2008, 07:40 PM	#4
blindfold Silver Member Car: 2004 WRB STi Location: Atlanta,GA Posts: 2,003 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (14)	Re: How to torque bottom Downpipe to Turbo Bolt how much torque do you guys think you've put on the bolt

04-19-2008, 08:01 PM	#5
fourseasonsandles Silver Member Car: 06 CGM Wingless Fav Mod: The Newest One! Location: Ra cha cha NY Posts: 3,337 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to torque bottom Downpipe to Turbo Bolt I tightened mine from under the car with the appropriate sized box wrench.

04-21-2008, 08:17 AM	#6
supermarkus Spec C Club Car: 08 STi, SSM Location: Edmonds Washington Posts: 1,441 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to torque bottom Downpipe to Turbo Bolt blue star torque is good enough. Torque until you're blue in the face and seeing stars. If you're on a creeper with no lift, that's pretty easy to do.

04-25-2008, 07:24 PM	#7
atvracer111 Lurker Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 1 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How to torque bottom Downpipe to Turbo Bolt I always use german torque.....goodintight...LOL This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.