Got Myself A Superram Plenum/Runners Kit!
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From: OBAMA IS HITLER
Got Myself A Superram Plenum/Runners Kit!
Got the kit NIB on Ebay, paid $600 (LPE sells for $850). This is the final mod, which will be put on the shelf (for, oh I dunno maybe 12 months) until the time comes when the next step up in power is desired. Currently I have the Superram intake manifold/large tube runners/52mm TB which I have yet to experience! (vette still in shop after 13 lonely weeks). Anyway, its something to look foward to, kind of a head game to myself 
When I finally do decide to install the full "upper", I'll be an official member of the Superram club
When I finally do decide to install the full "upper", I'll be an official member of the Superram club
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From: OBAMA IS HITLER
Steve, definitely not a cheap mod. LPE sold the kit for $750 for quite awhile before they upped the price again. The seller paid $750 back in 2000 (never installed it).
Yeah, I hear its PITA, but well worth it. Do you know of any tricks to save time/frustration?
Also, should the SR runners be ported or are they fine right out of the box?
Yeah, I hear its PITA, but well worth it. Do you know of any tricks to save time/frustration?
Also, should the SR runners be ported or are they fine right out of the box?
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From: OBAMA IS HITLER
Brian, thanks for your input. As for selling the LTR's, well I've been gaining a succession of used parts now, I have a shelf full of them 
Well into $850 or so in extra parts
Well into $850 or so in extra parts
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Go to Sears and buy a ratcheting 1/4 inch wrench for the plenum to runner bolts. Also, if you have a TV cable, make sure it goes underneath the plenum, not on the side like the stock location. I didn't know this beforehand and had to undo everything to fix it.
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From: OBAMA IS HITLER
Steve, thanks, good info on the ratcheting wrench recommendation. TV cable not a worry, I have a ZF-6 tranny. How long to install? Is there an issue with spark plug access?
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put a slit in the 4 inner runner bolts deep enough for a flathead screwdriver and that saves alot of time. and also have one of those pen extention magnets with you the whole time. good luck and enjoy.
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I agree, make sure you slot the bolts with a dremel that has a mini cut off wheel. If you don't have a dremel mail them to me and I will do it for you. The first 3 times I did it without the slotted bolts.What a pain. 
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From: OBAMA IS HITLER
Thanks everyone, sounds like solid advice.
Pete, thank you for your offer. I do have a dremel, as well as a mini cutoff wheel....bought this stuff when I did the valve cover mod for the Pro Magnum RR clearance
Pete, thank you for your offer. I do have a dremel, as well as a mini cutoff wheel....bought this stuff when I did the valve cover mod for the Pro Magnum RR clearance
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You may also want to consider drilling out the holes in the runners and installing Helicoils so you can install the bolts from the top down. It's a big time saver, as you don't have to remove some rocker arms to access the bolts from underneath.
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Originally Posted by h rocks
You may also want to consider drilling out the holes in the runners and installing Helicoils so you can install the bolts from the top down. It's a big time saver, as you don't have to remove some rocker arms to access the bolts from underneath.
