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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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Some say 1", some say 1 1/8", some go to 1 1/4". I have SS bolts at 1". Will these do the job, with Permatex of course.

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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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Paul There Is a post from a few days ago about intake bolts. No one said any thing about length but a comment was made about ss bolts leaking .I believe my bolts are longer than 1 inch,but not sure how much longer. John
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Just looking yesterday for intake manifold bolts at Jegs. For SB the length under head was 1 1/8" and BB was 1 1/4"
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I have used stainless bolts for years with no leaks.
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I have used stainless bolts for years with no leaks.
So have I (with Permatex).
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