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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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well, at least you got the beer bottle outta there. That should get you back you top end.
you didnt know they run better on alcohol[8D]
 
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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Oh yeah, what about locktite, what bolts should i put that on?

 
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 08:10 PM
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Oh yeah, what about locktite, what bolts should i put that on?

you dont just make sure to use your torque specs
 
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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right on, thanks for the quick responses

some people like to put rtv and locktite on EVERYTHING, so I wanted a more balanced opinion.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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OK, should I use the plenum gasket that came with the Hughes kit, or the FelPro gasket that came with the head set?

Felpro looks much nicer, but that doesnt always matter?
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 12:36 AM
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felpro... the only way to go. and the only one that didnt leak on me when I had a kegger...
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 01:22 AM
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Im tired, heads are back in and exhaust is done.

Ill post some pics tomorrow.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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I put locktite on the Plenum bolts, just to be sure they didn't unscrew due to vibration and fall into the lifter valley.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 12:16 AM
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Yeah, the hughes instructions actually recommend using locktite on those.

So I finished up about 6pm today, not bad for starting Friday after work, probably didnt get into the truck until 6pm Friday evening.

With the exception of a friend stopping by for an hour and a half today, I did everything by myself.

Got tons of pics, Ill try to post them tomorrow, just to damn tired right now.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 08:26 AM
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Red lockitite, and your lifter gallery sure looks nice. Be sure to replace all of the injector o-rings. They are cheap and when replacing them, coat the new o-ring with some oil before slipping onto the injector. That prevents rips and tears.
 
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