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Recognizing Common Failures There are six types of metallurgical failures that affect fasteners. Each type has unique identifying physical characteristics. The following examples are designed to be used like a spark plug reading chart to help analyze fastener failures. While few of us have access to sophisticated analysis equipment, a standard Bausch and Lomb three lens magnifying glass will generally show 98% of what we want to see. Several of the photos below have been taken utilizing a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and are presented to simply illustrate typical grain configurations after failure. 1. Typical Tensile Overload In a tensile...

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This is information that you can never find when you need it so here is a table for the ARP Head Studs, Main Studs, and Rod Bolts Torque Specifcations and Stretch Specs. Listed here are the general torque recommendations for most ARP fasteners. Recommended torque is equal 75% of the fastener’s yield strength. Simply read down to the correct fastener size, then across to find the torque value for your application. Always lubricate the fasteners prior to applying torque to ensure accurate readings. NOTE: The torque values represented here are intended to be for general information only, not for specific...

Race twin disc Kit for 6 bolt DSM’s Part #: T1RR-M01 ACT Race twin disc Kit for 7 bolt DSM’s Part #: T1RR-M02 The ACT Race twin-disc kit offers DSM enthusiasts a true race-ready complete direct bolt in clutch kit that requires absolutely no modifications. The ACT Race twin disc kit utilizes sintered iron discs for maximum holding capacity (770 lbs/ft of torque) and quick shifting while also offering twice the surface area for high heat capacity and long life. Each kit has an overall weight of 16 lbs as compared to the 29 lb stock kit (a 45% decrease...

Check out this cool article from Super Street Magazine. They show you step by step how to install a high tech Stack Tachometer into a 92-95 Civic gauge cluster. Its pretty cool, and looks easy. Click to read the whole article.