Super Ram Install....
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Yes, the studs screw into the plenum without a nut. Most studs have a section in the center that is not threaded so the stud screws in tight up to this point. The studs have two different threads, one set that matches the plenum threads (coarse) and the threads for the nuts are fine.
Melting Slicks
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Yes, the studs screw into the plenum without a nut. Most studs have a section in the center that is not threaded so the stud screws in tight up to this point. The studs have two different threads, one set that matches the plenum threads (coarse) and the threads for the nuts are fine.
I have a box of 100 1/4-20 kep nuts on hand, so let me know if you need some or have trouble finding them.
Burning Brakes
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Youve been a huge help so far. My superram is suppose to show up tomorrow and the studs on friday! 
...is there anything special i should look into getting to make the install a little smoother? I read on thirdgen.org the stock throttle bracket doesnt work with the kickdown cable?
...is there anything special i should look into getting to make the install a little smoother? I read on thirdgen.org the stock throttle bracket doesnt work with the kickdown cable?
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When I installed mine I got the brackets mixed up and found out when I couldn't get the TV cable in. It jams right into the plenum.
I looked at both parts just now. I think the stock bracket will work if you put it in a vice and make the angle a little sharper - then oblong the lower bracket hole with a file.
I looked at both parts just now. I think the stock bracket will work if you put it in a vice and make the angle a little sharper - then oblong the lower bracket hole with a file.
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When I installed mine I got the brackets mixed up and found out when I couldn't get the TV cable in. It jams right into the plenum.
I looked at both parts just now. I think the stock bracket will work if you put it in a vice and make the angle a little sharper - then oblong the lower bracket hole with a file.
I looked at both parts just now. I think the stock bracket will work if you put it in a vice and make the angle a little sharper - then oblong the lower bracket hole with a file.
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When I installed mine I got the brackets mixed up and found out when I couldn't get the TV cable in. It jams right into the plenum.
I looked at both parts just now. I think the stock bracket will work if you put it in a vice and make the angle a little sharper - then oblong the lower bracket hole with a file.
I looked at both parts just now. I think the stock bracket will work if you put it in a vice and make the angle a little sharper - then oblong the lower bracket hole with a file.
As for vacuum connections.
There's a provision for three on the back of the intake:
1. To the fuel pressure regulator.
2. To the thing (forgot technical term) that mounts right over those holes
3. To the firewall for the internal vacuum devices, like air diversion doors.
Do I have that right?
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Thanks guys. I studded the plenum and I'm waiting on the gaskets.
I had a problem with the threads on the manifold, I had to re tap them, that's why I needed to order new gaskets.
I had a problem with the threads on the manifold, I had to re tap them, that's why I needed to order new gaskets.
