FAST Intake Installation, HELP?!
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FAST Intake Installation, HELP?!
So I have taken off and replaced many a C5 intake manifold. So when I received my own FAST Intake, excited I went ahead and threw it on. Being a man, it wasn't till after the job was complete that I read the instructions.
It mentions reassembling your upper and lower manifold with shorter bolts upon receipt. Is this necessary? Do I really need to take the manifold off and reassemble it?
If it's not a big deal, then I have bigger and better things to work on in the Vette. But if these bolts are sticking out somewhere restricting airflow, ruining my $800 purchase, then yes, I'll do it over.
Thanks guys.
It mentions reassembling your upper and lower manifold with shorter bolts upon receipt. Is this necessary? Do I really need to take the manifold off and reassemble it?
If it's not a big deal, then I have bigger and better things to work on in the Vette. But if these bolts are sticking out somewhere restricting airflow, ruining my $800 purchase, then yes, I'll do it over.
Thanks guys.
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I hope you're not referring to the valley cover bolts. If you didn't change those to the low profile ones, you'll have air leaks, and a broken bottom shell. If you're talking about the mounting bolts, I prefered the stock ones to the allen heads that were provided.
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The valley cover is the flat silver thing under the manifold, that has the knock sensors/wires. If you didn't change out the bolts that attach this cover, you may have an expensive problem. If you're talking about the bolts that hold the 3 piece FAST manifold together, then no problem.
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Well back from the garage. Thankfully, the lower shell wasn't cracked. Next time I'll read the instructions prior to installation. I appreciate everyone's help. That's why I love this website. thanks guys.
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