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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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Seeking a little wisdom from those whom have installed before me.

I just bought a brand new FAST 102, the directions say to seal the rear corner with RTV.

I'm wondering if that's needed if I don't separate the shells....I can drill out the MAP sensor without taking the manifold apart.

Otherwise, I'm wondering why in the hell I would need to take apart a brand new manifold to seal it?!?!

Anyone shed some light on this one?
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It may be talking about the nipple which the NPP exhaust uses. For the cars not equipped with NPP, a simple 1" drywall screw and RTV seals it right up.
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It may be talking about the nipple which the NPP exhaust uses. For the cars not equipped with NPP, a simple 1" drywall screw and RTV seals it right up.
It's not referencing that nipple....it's saying to lay RTV on the seal that's already in place.

Doesn't make any sense....
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Just to follow up....

Per FAST : Seal the manifold with RTV before installation.

Better safe than sorry!
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Default When I received mine and pulled the shell off, I noticed mine

had already been sealed! So I added a little bit of sealer again and no vacuum leaks. I think they have updated their product but not the directions.

Shahram
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Originally Posted by huggerorange73
Just to follow up....

Per FAST : Seal the manifold with RTV before installation.

Better safe than sorry!
only needed if disassembled for porting
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