fasteners

A little while ago, we ran a story on fastener thread repair, which got us thinking about the role of the humble threaded fastener. Want to really get into the […]

We’ve all been there at one time or another—tightening a fastener to specifications, only the specified torque is never reached. That unsettling feeling of a stripped thread. For most of […]

Using torque angle to secure connecting rods offers advantages over traditional torque wrenches, says Summit Racing‘s Brian Nutter. In today’s video, Nutter talks about why he believes using torque angle […]

Many engine builders prefer using cylinder head studs, as opposed to bolts, for their performance engine builds. Cylinder head studs do offer some advantages, including higher clamp loads for more […]