Pics of my project (Plenum/Heads) (Now Complete)
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]
Dec 15, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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Oh yeah, what about locktite, what bolts should i put that on?
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
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.
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?
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.