6/15 update: It's here! amzn.to/3pVUO1E June Update. It's Astro 1894 "THOR" impact wrench rated for 940 ft-lbs only! But they do say compare to 1600 ft-lbs nut-busting. April update: It's been unmasked! Astro's new "THOR" impact wrench. No word on availability, price or model number yet. March update: We bought an OEM tool that looked identical to this, thought we had blown the mystery out of the water. But it didn't make close to the power SMA's mystery impact did, upon taking it apart the rotor/cylinder internals are all smaller. Mystery NOT solved.

@toneczareffects4120

3 жыл бұрын

If/when the mystery is solved, I’m sure I won’t be the only person checking back here for updates. Keep up the good work. This channel has been very helpful.

@Clynikal

3 жыл бұрын

It’s Eric’s abuse program that makes all the difference

@ONeal397

3 жыл бұрын

You called it

@nrvsauto8990

3 жыл бұрын

fantastic, mine jut pooped the bed so it was time fora new one, i'll use my older spare until it gets relased

@pobby4786

3 жыл бұрын

It has the front end shape and torque setting adjusments of an AirPro 1/2inch

-First off you be nice to my baby, oh and tell it I said "hey." Also I am not allowed to say who makes it because I don't need a visit in the middle of the night from some guy with an accent driving a dark sedan. -Second and most important... I CAN GET MORE POWER OUT OF THAT SUCKER!!?? (replumbing the shop with 1" air line as we speak) and as soon as I get it back that 3/8 bushing is going in the trash 😬 while checking other tools for this obvious restriction. -Third, I thought it was common knowledge to use "the wet line" in the shop for more power. Like I said, it's like nitro for air tools. I'm a little offended to know you think this is abuse pfffff 😐 I'll have you know I oiled that gun AT THE LEAST once or twice a year and only fed it a diet of 160psi. It loved every minute of it. -Forth.... sorry about your socket haha -Fifth build a test rigs for air hammers. I got a lil custom built surprise I could let ya barrow 😏

@dalltex

3 жыл бұрын

Next up: THOR test rig!

@jonnda

3 жыл бұрын

I once had a Onyx (Astro Pnumatic) die grinder. What I think killed it was the water in the air lines. It caused the insides to rust together, and washed away the oil which wore out the air motor vanes. When one vane got paper thin, it jammed, and until I can source/make vanes, it's trash. So my question is, can you get replacement parts for your mystery tool?

@mkotrba2

3 жыл бұрын

And Eric O thinks we watch his channel because of him...

@SouthMainAuto

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonnda never really thought of getting parts for any of my air tools. Well I did replace a few anvils in my life I usually get the life expectancy I'm happy with out of them and I just replaced them.

@drummindude2789

3 жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto I’m just jealous of your shop, all your tools, and the people that get to work with you and steal ur knowledge and one liners. That would be nice! Never have I missed an episode of south main auto.

I can see Eric, Vanessa and the kids sitting around the laptop right about now with big grins and thinking we need to go get ice cream to celebrate! Awesome video.

@SouthMainAuto

3 жыл бұрын

Dang right 😁 I'm pretty proud of that little guy

@jamram9924

3 жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto: Ice cream during NY winters? What a beast!

I came here because of SMA!

@SouthMainAuto

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@jordanalexander615

Жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto 😂

After its use in SMA and this video, they're going to use "Beans" and "Ugga Duggas" as the legitimate units of measure on the box.

@dennisshaw1195

3 жыл бұрын

lol

"You're a dammed bold face liar!" LOL!!!!! Eric O uses his tools! He wore out the HF cordless impact seen on AvE's channel! Great video and great with no annoying music playing in the background!

@TorqueTestChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! We try to keep it stupid simple. Might not be a laser light show with shock jocks shouting at ya, but we prefer to let the data do the talking.

@marscruz

3 жыл бұрын

@@TorqueTestChannel I like your style. All beans, no fluff.

@zakuraayame5091

3 жыл бұрын

a question I have now is ... if this is its performance after over a year of SMA abuse; what was its performance brand new ... and how does his new engraved limited edition tool compare.

@marscruz

3 жыл бұрын

@@zakuraayame5091 It's possible that the gun is stronger now than when it was brand new. The vanes and the motor cylinder have had time to polish themselves to perfection and haven't had enough use to be worn out yet. A tool like this is designed (hopefully) to last for years of regular use with little maintenance aside from occasional oiling. If it was made in Taiwan then it could be made from excellent quality castings and have sturdy material for the vanes. I doubt that there is much difference in torque except at the very ends of the lifespan of the tool, early on break-in and end stage deterioration. Just a guess.

@zakuraayame5091

3 жыл бұрын

@@marscruz thank you very much for that well thought out reply; it is greatly appreciated /bow

what surprised me the most was how well the cordless Milwaukee kept up with the best 1/2" air impact you can't even buy

@automotiveperformancemobil4030

2 жыл бұрын

Right? Tempted to order one of these Milwaukees now after watching this.

@griffintaylor3861

2 жыл бұрын

@@automotiveperformancemobil4030 I have one and while I don't have to use it often, I have yet to not get a bolt either removed or snapped with it. Its worth it man

Dude. I'm so glad I found your channel. SMA is amazing and I love the collab. The subtle jokes here and there crack me up. And I've been craving this content ever since Real Tool Reviews disappeared. RIP.

If this channels down with Eric O. Im down with this channel. Now why dont u head down to that comment section, leave ur comments, criticism, and while ur down there subscribe, ring that that bell! Find us on our socials, facebook, the insty and remember viewers, if i can do, u can do. Thanks for watchin Can i just say...that "thanks for watchin" genuinely makes me feel like he appreciates i watched

@TorqueTestChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Flawless execution

Why was i waiting for the "there's your problem lady, ya ain't got enough nitro in the line"?

I remember seeing that thing in some of Eric O's videos, I'm surprised he let it out of his sight for this test with how much he needs it in the shop!

We love SMA. Eric O may not baby his tools with kit gloves but he always puts them back in their home. Very organized drawers over there. Lol

So now we know officially, what we knew all along: Eric O has the best tools! Or in other words - if you want a job doing right... Take it to SMA!

Best episode so far. Has to be. Can't get more garage cred than Eric O.. I like how you revealed the troll about the air fittings at the end. I'm sure someone here will attack you because they didn't watch to the end. Nice job TTC. Like your rattle gun ratings, you just keep getting better.

@TorqueTestChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks, we really appreciate it!

Nice. Now if only a way to test the air hammer Big Nasty.

@SouthMainAuto

3 жыл бұрын

Why bring Big Nasty when I have THOR!

@pwr20729

3 жыл бұрын

Now hang on, let's not break the test rig before it's built.

Man Astro, err I mean "unknown manufacturer" is really serious about their impact game. Dang thing has survived Eric for a year and still takes the podium. Impressive.

@TsunauticusIV

3 жыл бұрын

I thought it had an Astro look to it. 😂

@bobcobb7719

3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same. My snap on was down by at least 25% after a year and it gets no/limited water and oil daily. I hope they actually bring this to market.

@TsunauticusIV

3 жыл бұрын

@@bobcobb7719 An air impact can lose 25% of its capabilities in a years time? When oiled properly? That’s crazy. I didn’t know they could wear so quickly. Perhaps we could ask this channel to do some testing of well used impacts to see the losses over time. And... what percentage could be gained back by doing simple at home rebuild. Would be interesting to see testing on those topics. 🤔

@canadiantrucker9574

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a Chicago Pneumatic kind of guy myself

@SouthMainAuto

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm impressed myself. But I'm not surprised because I am pretty gentle on my tools I water errr I mean oil them daily 💦

SMA is the best! Congratulations Dr. Eric!

That thing has some big beans no doubt. Can't wait to see how bigger airlines and fittings compare. Also, a comparison between different "high flow" fittings from various manufacturers would be interesting.

It’s awesome to see your channel growing so quickly. There are a lot of comments now. Hope the subscriber, and view count, keep shooting upwards! 🙏

This was a fantastic video and love the collab. Subscribed for future content. SMA gun is a beast I need me one.

We'll probably move this one off this list once we need to make space in the top 10 given all of the question marks. But we like where it landed for now!

@SouthMainAuto

3 жыл бұрын

That's okay I still know in my heart it's the best no matter what the chart says 🙂

@chrisgabbert658

3 жыл бұрын

Y’all need to be nice cause he has over 500k in subs 🧐

@taintoolreview4188

3 жыл бұрын

It should stay on the list.

@YTInnovativeSolution

3 жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto love your channel! Long time lurker here

@josiahcorker2863

3 жыл бұрын

Since thor just came out are you going to test a production version against the prototype?

Wow. Eric has been harboring a beast of an air gun. What else does he have hidden away in that shop? Lol 🤔

@SouthMainAuto

3 жыл бұрын

🙊🙉🙈

@johnh8546

3 жыл бұрын

Probably like 200 test lights haha.

Finally TTC listened that we want see different airlines and fittings affecting the power output! Yay!

God damn how do you not have at least 100k subs. Great channel! I'm sure you'll be able to expand your tests to things other than impact wrenches.

You had me at ugga dugga

@miguelare3

3 жыл бұрын

He had me at beans lol

@emilschw8924

3 жыл бұрын

New units of measure - ugga duggas and beans :)

@theecube1

3 жыл бұрын

@@emilschw8924 and don't forget: how many boys does it bring to the yard

Sweet! A new vid. Hope this one has moving graphs. Lol. Thanks for another vid! 🙏

Seat on the throne! Eric O. Should be proud.

There's your problem Lady! Go Eric!! Great testing!

I have been using the Chicago Pneumatic CPTCP7732C since it came out and it has never let me down. Big fan of their newest air tools. This impact doesn't look like a CP, but it peaks my interest to see any final product.

WTG Eric O & TTC! Looking forward to the next.

When are you guys going to test Milwaukee's big boy 1inch m18 impact wrench ?

Love your videos, thank you!

A good mechanic always have a couple of tricks up his sleeve... and a couple of good tools as well.

I'm a retired HDR/W Mechanic, I used CP my whole working time. For the price of I R I never found it to be any better. now, these other air wrenches weren't around when I was busting nuts.

I would be interested in seeing the power level difference between the IR 2235 with quiet technology vs the 2235 without it.

Brilliant video. Great channel.

Sounds awesome about different set vid. Gotta feed em well if you want them to preform. Great video

hunting the model number on the top of the tool " 2020006 " comes back with air hammer tools and massive air tools like the M634 but from the break down part of the video i did see the shaft and i found a shaft here that looks very very similar to the one in this tool you are using --> Ingersoll Rand Tune Up Kit for I-R 290 Series Impact Wrench, Part # 290-TK2 ( 8143 )

I'd love to see Rigid's high torque 1/2" impact on here. They have it advertised at 1,500 ft. lbs. Please make sure to test it with their Octane battery.

@TorqueTestChannel

3 жыл бұрын

We gotchu :) instagram.com/p/CLcAPemjWeb/?

@narlycharley

3 жыл бұрын

@@TorqueTestChannel Oh, nice! Can't wait to see the video.

Awesome content!!! Keep at it boiiyyyy!!!! 💪💪👍👍

Great video can't wait till this impact is avaliable Been using the aircat 1150 killer For about 3 years now held up well never been rebuilt just taken apart and cleaned. lots of water in my shops lines only problem I get us the selector at the back seizes up and you have to use penatrationg fluid and work it to make it work again But I will probably get this impact instead of buying the rebuild kit

@canadiantrucker9574

3 жыл бұрын

Aircat Nitrocat

@herb2241

3 жыл бұрын

Aircat all the way. For price and accessibility to parts hands down can't be beat. Had my 1150 since release, torn it apart yearly to clean and changed grease. Runs like the day I got it looks like garbage.

As soon as Eric-o posted about the onyx stubby impact the price shot thru the roof on amazon from 90 something to 160 something . great advertising.

@TorqueTestChannel

3 жыл бұрын

They just run out of stock sometimes and it shoots up for a bit from other sellers, it's like $98 right now

Maintaining constant pressure at the impact should be part of the testing. It should be measured along with flow for accurate test results.

Since mystery company doesn't have a full size 1/2 impact, this is the logical next step. The proportion of this gun is similar to MAC 990501. More companies need to go this route. Same weight carried on a longer arm will give you more torque. Torque=Force X Distance. Stubbier guns also get in more places around today's vehicles.

In 30 plus years ive never had any problems with my 231ir it has bested snap on mac and matco a thank you

@TorqueTestChannel

3 жыл бұрын

The IR231 C and H are nothing to scoff at, they just work no matter what!

@redneck4528

3 жыл бұрын

Reliable just not very powerful

It's about time theres an impact wrench channel! Great work guys! Is there any plans for hot rodding impact wrenches in the future?

I need that. Tried to change front hubs on my WJ, the breaker bar disintegrated trying to undo the 36mm axle nut.

we have a massive gun for farm equiment, 3/4 to 1" drive. it takes both hands and you sling it from the hip, as it weighs in the neighborhood of 30lbs. we use it for doing bolts on farm equipment and our semi, it would be interesting to see some comparisons on these massive beasts

One would assume it be an Astro prototype . I remember Chris at Astro saying around end of last year they concentrating on some more standard size impacts to update the range and add bit of modern engineering magic. When I first saw this on SMA I thought it rear twist dial like on IR and I really hate those controls. Know seen it in bit more detail it looks well thought out, forward and reverse super simple push through switch as you tend be using that a lot and handy in position right at trigger plus can be used one handed and either hand . Power setting is simple twist at bottom grip right inline with air fitting and simply variable restriction but simple design and likely helps power through allowing better internal air routing options perhaps . Astro do seem put in lot of effort on motor feed and exhaust design ... Looks a good effort yet still sensibly proportioned to be very usable . really delivers good whack of torque in first few seconds that going make it real nice use .

@TorqueTestChannel

3 жыл бұрын

This one had solid detent stops on the power adjust, so could be variable adjust maybe, but definitely has settings/stops.

@mrb1864

3 жыл бұрын

@@TorqueTestChannel how many detent positions it got ? would be infinite variable with no detents but hard set and easily moved accidentally I guess

Chocked full of beans!

Eric O shows no mercy

I went to Astro Pnuematic’s website just out of curiosity to see if they had anything like this gun available and their site was completely down.

@user54389

3 жыл бұрын

I just had to look. It's back up, but this tool does not exist. So, I think it really is the "Eric O. Special". Certainly looks like something in the "Onyx" line though.

I love how for this episode the graph has been changed to beans

What the Heck !!! Eric O is the MAN

Awesome video. I would love to see how my Metabo 36v compares especially to the Milwaukee.

Would be cool to see how these stack up against some 3/4" impacts.

I love this video. Yes, I am invincible.

Do you plan on testing any of M7/Mighty sevens impacts? They have quite bold torque claims and their pricing is competetive.

I can't wait till this impact wrench is available. I neeeeeed to buy some more beans 'cause my current wrench is running out of ugga duggas.

This is great!

Need to test the Snap On and Ingersoll Rand (Both Ingersolls) Cool stuff.

I wonder how the Snap on PT850 impact wrench will stack up against the others. I know it won't be on top, just curious.

Can you do a video about holding the socket to turn while impacting I'm curious to know the difference

I use Ingersoll Rand best one I ever used!

I have a Rodac 606 and I wish I knew the specs on it. It was probably 20 years old when I got it, and it has lasted me nearly another 20

Love your vids! Is there any possibility you could do a comparison between normal impact sockets and weighted impact sockets?

@TorqueTestChannel

3 жыл бұрын

There aren't currently any weighted sockets that are 38mm or 1.5" to fit this dyno, and making one custom would be a big "your mileage may vary" sort of scenario we feel.

Just here for the beans.

Using Boris from goldeneye was a perfect analogy

It depends on compress air tank volume

Please please please test a Snap On air & cordless. Would love to see how the most expensive guns stack up.

@marscruz

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think they are that mean. It will only make you cry.

Have you tried the vevor 1/2 impact

I always thought Astro Pneumatic just sent Eric another product they were working on. yet i dont see anything they make thats comparable. Atliest in USA. But with the red gaskets its like a aircat nitro 1680 with different head, and trigger assembly? IDK

The real mvp here is every bolt he used that gun on. God damn.

Jeepers. What a monster of a tool.

Would love for u guys to test of stubby air impact also

Give er the beans, it can take it!

After 10seconds, I'm generally stepping up to a Larger, Angrier impact, unless I'm hammering with a 1"drive.

I wonder how the Harbor Freight Extreme Torque Impact Wrench would do against these. I bought one to remove 1-5/16" nuts from hydraulic cylinders, and it worked like a charm.

@TorqueTestChannel

3 жыл бұрын

9:49 you can see its power runs on the rank chart there. Just the green one instead of the silver/gray

Always know if 3/8 Adapter cross over 1/2 airline. It brings more torque out impact

Take my money!🥰

Eric O you are now famous

to be honets it looks like the Tang woo gun Princess auto use to sell and was also used by craftsman and was rated at 1800nm .....I had one like it long ago like 2000 2002 ish long gone now as iam milwaukee

I see Eric takes as great of care of his air tool as l ,water injection is like nitros for air tools

@SouthMainAuto

3 жыл бұрын

Liquid cooling 😂

I love my 231.

Watching Eric's use of that thing has resulted in multiple "Holy F---"'s at what it was able to do. It'll pay for itself in labor time and effort with only a few good jobs.

The video you compare airlines and fittings - this could debunk a lot of theories out there and even a certain company advertising based on theoretics and no testing.

Eric should try my shop air, 34 cfm 200 psi, 1/2 hose

Any chance you guys could track down an IR Thunder Gun from nascar?

Wanting to know what type of brand impact it is

Go Eric Go!!!

That’s an IR design.. Best design.

Gotta say sma sent me here looks like interesting content

Test the M18 FUEL High Torque Impact Wrench 2867-20 next!

@TorqueTestChannel

3 жыл бұрын

:) kzread.info/dash/bejne/g6yh3LelipyxaM4.html

I want to see how the most powerful 3/4” gun compares

Love ur videos could u do a Milwaukee 2767-20 vs the dewalt Xr impacts

@TorqueTestChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@jasonmartin9393

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks that would be one bad ass video

do u state the air pressure at tank and the pressure drop when going full beans? if so i didnt hear it

@TorqueTestChannel

3 жыл бұрын

We test with 90psi dynamic, which means 90psi in the tool while running. The 3rd test is just 150psi static, the system drops to whatever it drops to, which fro this gun is a bit more than most. 120-122 psi or so after the air hose.

I wanna see the napa torque dominator tested.

Sounds like a racing team impact.

Giv'er the beans!

My guess is it's an Astro tool.