looks like i'm gonna need a set for my engine build. what do you guys use? snap-on has a set, but it's kinda pricey. couldn't find any craftsman, sears is selling GearWrench for about half of the snap-on but i couldn't find any warranty info.

 

I had a cheap set (IIRC, They where called eagle or American Eagle) I bought off the matco truck, but I kept snapping them on basic stuff like seat belt tentionsers with an impact. I traded them in on the more expensive matco brand and kept breaking them too.
For Torx and allens, snap-on is the only place I know of that makes good quality socket type Torx and allens. The snap-on ones come with some copper color coating on them. I've never seen one completely break, they usually just bend. Every other brand I've seen break with any use of an impact....They are pricey, but IF you plan on using them alot and plan on using an impact on them, IMO snap-on is the only brand who makes them right...That's coming from a guy who has 98% Matco stuff in his box.

 

Craftsman sells a set. I have a few of them (I was stupid and only bought the ones that I needed), but my old neighbor has a full set. I think that it runs from a T-20 to a T-60 and is 3/8" drive.

He has the Hex set as well.

 

I've seen full sets at Advance. Don't recall the price but I'd say they ranged from a T-10 (or so) up to a T-50. As far as the hollow Torx drivers go (e.g. the T-50H to remove the airbags), NAPA is the only place. I recall paying like $5-7.

 

maybe i'm calling it by the wrong name. seems like you guys are talking about the drivers. i'm looking for something to pull the studs on the heads.

 

I don't know what that is called...

 

i think its called an external torx socket, sizes are E-x rather than T-x.

 

For what you need you may have to go to specialty dealer...e.g. Snap-on, Matco, MAC...etc...

 

The kit I was talking about was silver eagle..It's Matco's equivelent of blue-point.

http://www.matcotools.com/Catalog/to...page=2흈

That kit would work fine as long as you don't try to break seized torx bolts loose with an impact for hours on end...

Since it is a silver eagle, more than likely the Genius kit that sells for cheaper online is the same people who make the silver eagle's for Matco.

If you're in need of just one E-torx you could probably go to napa. If it's not on their shelf they can probably order it for you. Would be easier to find a Napa than a truck or internet site if you ever need to replace it.

 

Yup external torx.