Torque loss with a universal socket?

RustyRatRod said
If it's an aluminum intake, be careful. They only require about 20 LB FT. That's "not much". I do agree with @Oldmanmopar though. I've never used a torque wrench either. Just start in the center and work your way to the outside as he described. I always use a standard length combination wrench so I don't over torque. And as he also said, come back after a heat cycle or two and re-check.

I do the same thing , but throw a torque wrench on it after the final tightening , then use the box to try and equlize by feel---------and use the longest bolts that will fit w/o bottoming out /especially on alum heads.