what torque wrnch should i buy?

[kickinindian]

okay so im looking for a torque wrench for working on my m20 i have a bigger 1/2 in. drive 20-150 f/lb torque wrench but that wont be a good option for smaller engine stuff ( i know its not snap-on or whatever but my other one is a tekton as well and it has worked for everything and has stayed accurate (plus lifetime warranty). so i think i wanna get this one.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C5ZL12Y which is 12 inch. pound increments

or their is this one http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C5ZL2EG which is alot smaller 1 inch. pound increments

i just dont know lowest torque i will need to measure for so which one should i buy r3v~!

[BobombETA]

I have HF (Pittsburgh) torque wrenches. They work well enough.

[jaywood]

I would go with the 3/8" wrench.

[TobyB]

what torque wench should i buy?

fixed that for ya.

Beam type 3/8" from Sears is still not horrible.... I use it for the smaller stuff
that I still bother to torque. Which, I have to admit, is very little these days.
Valve cover bolts on the M42, maybe...

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[nyChris]

Precision Instruments split beam wrenches are phenomenal. They used to be the supplier to Snap-on up until a few years ago.

[e30austin]

Snap On TechWrench. Love mine.

[nando]

the HF wrenches are fine for home use. they should be recalibrated every once in a while, but at $20 you may as well just get a new one. Mine is due for replacement, I've had it for 10 years with no issues though.

no need for a $500 snap on to use in your home garage, unless you have cash to burn.. I buy expensive tools when I know they will make me money, not to have them sit in my tool box to be used once or twice a year. :p

[marshallnoise]

I just bought the big 25-250 Tekton and I am happy with it. Great feel, huge and simple operation.

When I need a smaller range one, I will go with the same brand.

[36brua]

do a search on R3V there is a good thread about types oftorque wenches /selection.
I did a quick search but couldn't find it GL

[ccsdo5]

I bought a small snap on 3/8 torque wrench that goes from 5 ft/lbs. to 75 ft/lbs. I spent $100 on it from a member on zilvia thing was brand new. I also bought a snap on 1/2 torque wrench that goes from 50 ft/lbs. to 250 ft/lbs. I got it off ebay for like $150 and that was also like brand new. Between me and my friend they definitely get used. We built his SR20 with them, I am building an M42, and together we are going to rebuild another SR20.

They get used all the time for like everything else on our cars too, wheel lugs, brakes, subframes, ect. If you're going to be involved with your car or fixing other peoples cars I highly suggest a good one. I have no regrets with them, just my

[Cabriolet]

we buy snap-on ones used. via CL or ebay. you get a much much much better wrench and something that will be accurate.

[e30austin]

we buy snap-on ones used. via CL or ebay. you get a much much much better wrench and something that will be accurate.

Word. A torque wrench isn't something you wanna cheap out on.

[nando]

I think it was consumer reports that tested a bunch of them. The HF wrenches were just as accurate. Also $21 buys you a lifetime warranty.

[FLG]

Got a snap on digital that i love. Does angle as well, which is great for head bolts. Its not cheap but i figured i might as well have one good torque wrench laying around.

[Cha Ching]

I think it was consumer reports that tested a bunch of them. The HF wrenches were just as accurate. Also $21 buys you a lifetime warranty.

+1. I had both of my HF torque wrenches tested at my buddy's automotive shop and they were dead-on. You can usually get them for $9.99 w/a coupon or during a sale.

If I was a professional mechanic who earned a living with my tools, I would probably shell out the (big) bucks for Snap-On/Matco/Blue Point tools. But I think for most home garage mechanics, you'll be fine with HF.