Empi Copper Exhaust nuts question

Lateral Wolfsburg Wizard

480 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 11 Feb 2013, 4:38 pm

#943178

Hi guys

This is the first time I have purchased these and I have a few questions:

1. Are these really "copper"?
2. Which way are they installed?
3. Why is part of the nut "split"? (see the attached photo)

Also, this is more of a generalised question but....is all EMPI stuff crap and you should never using any EMPI parts etc?

Thanks
Regards
Greg

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hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 11 Feb 2013, 4:57 pm

#943183

Copper coated....

Yeah they work fine.

Split helps them stay tight

Hex side goes "down"

Little bit of antisieze is good and you will need some for your spark plugs anyhow....loctite 771

Sides Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined May 2007 · 11 Feb 2013, 5:14 pm

#943189

Like how you decided to stay away from the quality question Daimo !!!

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EMPI stuff can be pretty hit and miss as far as quality, but IMHO it's not as bad as some people make out... really just take each part on it's own merits.

That said, I don't think I'd be using EMPI gear in the internals of my engine... CB or Berg for me there.

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Lateral Wolfsburg Wizard

480 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 11 Feb 2013, 5:27 pm

#943193

Thanks guys.

Daimo, when you say "hex side down" do you mean that the "split" is facing away from the surface that you are attaching to?

Regards
Greg

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 11 Feb 2013, 5:45 pm

#943197

yes thats correct....the split is facing away (on the outside)

Lateral Wolfsburg Wizard

480 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 11 Feb 2013, 6:18 pm

#943199

Thanks Craig