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| posted on February 11th, 2013 at 04:38 PM |
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Empi Copper Exhaust nuts question
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
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Greg
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| posted on February 11th, 2013 at 04:57 PM |
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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
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| posted on February 11th, 2013 at 05:14 PM |
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Like how you decided to stay away from the quality question Daimo !!!
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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| posted on February 11th, 2013 at 05:27 PM |
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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?
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Greg
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| posted on February 11th, 2013 at 05:45 PM |
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yes thats correct....the split is facing away (on the outside)
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| posted on February 11th, 2013 at 06:18 PM |
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Thanks Craig
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