Mechanic Rookie is Looking for Help !!
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Mechanic Rookie is Looking for Help !!
Hello everone,
My name is John Maines and I'm a Vette passionate. I own a C5 convertible for few years and lately I have decided to learn mechanic and to take care of my car but it will definitely takes some time and a lot of advices. Last year I have registered to a mechanic school in order to understand a bit more about engines but still have a lot to learn this is why I decided to register on corvette forum to share my passion with other people and hopefully get some help, advices, ideas for my future projects on the C5.
Few months ago I have purchased a RAM air intake system and a Granatelli Mass air flow sensor which I had no problem to install but now I have just purchased a MSD Atomic Airforce Intake manifold and unfortunately I can't connect my OED electronic throttle body on it as I have the impression that the size is not good.
Is someone familiar with this product and could help me ?
Thanks very much in advance
John Maines
My name is John Maines and I'm a Vette passionate. I own a C5 convertible for few years and lately I have decided to learn mechanic and to take care of my car but it will definitely takes some time and a lot of advices. Last year I have registered to a mechanic school in order to understand a bit more about engines but still have a lot to learn this is why I decided to register on corvette forum to share my passion with other people and hopefully get some help, advices, ideas for my future projects on the C5.
Few months ago I have purchased a RAM air intake system and a Granatelli Mass air flow sensor which I had no problem to install but now I have just purchased a MSD Atomic Airforce Intake manifold and unfortunately I can't connect my OED electronic throttle body on it as I have the impression that the size is not good.
Is someone familiar with this product and could help me ?
Thanks very much in advance
John Maines
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OED - is that the original stock throttle body? MSD says the stock TB will work. But what's happening when you try to install the TB? Is there a space between the manifold and the TB, or you can't get any bolts to thread into the holes?
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Hello everone,
My name is John Maines and I'm a Vette passionate. I own a C5 convertible for few years and lately I have decided to learn mechanic and to take care of my car but it will definitely takes some time and a lot of advices. Last year I have registered to a mechanic school in order to understand a bit more about engines but still have a lot to learn this is why I decided to register on corvette forum to share my passion with other people and hopefully get some help, advices, ideas for my future projects on the C5.
Few months ago I have purchased a RAM air intake system and a Granatelli Mass air flow sensor which I had no problem to install but now I have just purchased a MSD Atomic Airforce Intake manifold and unfortunately I can't connect my OED electronic throttle body on it as I have the impression that the size is not good.
Is someone familiar with this product and could help me ?
Thanks very much in advance
John Maines
My name is John Maines and I'm a Vette passionate. I own a C5 convertible for few years and lately I have decided to learn mechanic and to take care of my car but it will definitely takes some time and a lot of advices. Last year I have registered to a mechanic school in order to understand a bit more about engines but still have a lot to learn this is why I decided to register on corvette forum to share my passion with other people and hopefully get some help, advices, ideas for my future projects on the C5.
Few months ago I have purchased a RAM air intake system and a Granatelli Mass air flow sensor which I had no problem to install but now I have just purchased a MSD Atomic Airforce Intake manifold and unfortunately I can't connect my OED electronic throttle body on it as I have the impression that the size is not good.
Is someone familiar with this product and could help me ?
Thanks very much in advance
John Maines
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Hey, thanks for your reply which is appreciated. Yes i have the stock TB and this one has only 3 holes and the intake Manifold has 4 holes with different places. I have sent an email to the manufacturer to see if they have any adapter or any recommendation so let's see what they will reply.
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3rd Gear
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Nothing yet as I just started to work on the C5 and trying to learn what I can do as Mods and how to install them. As I'm learning I am not that fast and I have to order all parts in USA.
Drifting
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