Source for good high-temp turbo lock nuts
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Source for good high-temp turbo lock nuts
Hey guys -
For years I've used the high-temp lock nuts from ATP Turbo, and before that got the same nuts from Rotary Performance in Texas. They work very well, hold tight, and don't destroy the studs the way the stock Mazda locknuts do.
I ordered a bunch from ATP recently to restock my supply and found they have changed suppliers. The nuts are 15mm in size instead of 14mm and don't have the copper lock ring at the top, they use a crimped-in design similar to Mazda's design. Bleh. BTW, I HATE putting fasteners on my car that use some weird size like 15mm .
So, I did some googling around, found this -
http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/M10..._p/pm33629.htm
That's the ones I've been using, and CHEAPER than I've been paying! Pack of 25 nuts is $12 and change, which comes out to around .50 cents a nut. That's the right size - m10x1.5 with a 14mm hex.
I have been using these type of nuts for easily 10-15 years, starting back on my FC. They really work well, don't kill the studs, are removable and many times re-usable. These nuts can be used for most of the turbo studs, the downpipe studs, and the manifold to block studs. On some of the connections I recommend adding a flat washer to increase the clamping surface of the nut.
Enjoy . I'm ordering a pack of them and I don't even need them .
Dale
For years I've used the high-temp lock nuts from ATP Turbo, and before that got the same nuts from Rotary Performance in Texas. They work very well, hold tight, and don't destroy the studs the way the stock Mazda locknuts do.
I ordered a bunch from ATP recently to restock my supply and found they have changed suppliers. The nuts are 15mm in size instead of 14mm and don't have the copper lock ring at the top, they use a crimped-in design similar to Mazda's design. Bleh. BTW, I HATE putting fasteners on my car that use some weird size like 15mm .
So, I did some googling around, found this -
http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/M10..._p/pm33629.htm
That's the ones I've been using, and CHEAPER than I've been paying! Pack of 25 nuts is $12 and change, which comes out to around .50 cents a nut. That's the right size - m10x1.5 with a 14mm hex.
I have been using these type of nuts for easily 10-15 years, starting back on my FC. They really work well, don't kill the studs, are removable and many times re-usable. These nuts can be used for most of the turbo studs, the downpipe studs, and the manifold to block studs. On some of the connections I recommend adding a flat washer to increase the clamping surface of the nut.
Enjoy . I'm ordering a pack of them and I don't even need them .
Dale
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I've NEVER had problems with these coming off, and they're super simple to install and they come off nicely too. Don't really see a good reason to run something more hardcore, especially as the stock fasteners are mighty hard to get to.
Also, the same company has the exact plastic fasteners Mazda uses on the fender liners, the push-in pins with the Phillips head screw in the middle. They were also VERY inexpensive. Saw them listed on the home page.
Dale
Also, the same company has the exact plastic fasteners Mazda uses on the fender liners, the push-in pins with the Phillips head screw in the middle. They were also VERY inexpensive. Saw them listed on the home page.
Dale
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Thanks for the update Dale.
If I'm going to be removing my turbos that have the factory studs/nuts. Will I be able to reuse the studs or are chances quite good that the factory nuts will tear them up on removal? If so, is ATP still a viable option for replacement studs or do I need to sack up and pay for the factory parts?
If I'm going to be removing my turbos that have the factory studs/nuts. Will I be able to reuse the studs or are chances quite good that the factory nuts will tear them up on removal? If so, is ATP still a viable option for replacement studs or do I need to sack up and pay for the factory parts?
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BTW my locknuts arrived Monday, I ordered them on Thursday. That's some quick damn shipping! I believe they shipped from Cali too, that's going to Florida.
They are exactly the ones I hoped, 14mm copper lock nuts. Get a bag!
Dale
They are exactly the ones I hoped, 14mm copper lock nuts. Get a bag!
Dale
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Dale, do know if these are any different than the ones Pineapple sells?
http://www.pineappleracing.com/premi...xhaustnut.aspx
http://www.pineappleracing.com/premi...xhaustnut.aspx
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I've used these on a few cars now, they work wonderfully with no problems. I highly recommend. Price is right too!
Dale
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