hughes vs. aps questions
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1/4" x 8" W x 17" L 7075T6 flat extrusion aluminum.
![](http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/17595/2781343810102655440S600x600Q85.jpg)
Use stock plate as template by clamping and transffering the hole pattern and shape.
Start cutting material and step drill holes starting with a .125 Dia. Dead center (Critical) up to .285 Dia. (full size).
![](http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/8654/2507061440102655440S600x600Q85.jpg)
I decided to go with more of a straight line profile on the lenght for added strenght.
![](http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/44917/2728710550102655440S600x600Q85.jpg)
Check your progress making sure your holes line up and there is no interference with the trim around the periphery. Debur and solvent clean.
![](http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/35699/2576367590102655440S600x600Q85.jpg)
Side view of both plates
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Bolt new plate in place using the ORIGINAL bolts (no gascket) to check for riding/interference conditions by mounting and lining the keg back on top of the engine.
![](http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/10062/2290797480102655440S600x600Q85.jpg)
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Once everything checks out remove keg and plate. Continue with normal installation process.
![](http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/37524/2223551300102655440S600x600Q85.jpg)
I hope this helps. Any questions you can post or PM me.
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For what it is worth... I placed my order by calling in. Everything was included in my order but the pan was dicked up pretty bad. This is the sealing side.
![](http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp307/desgre90/Plenum%20Gasket/0728001735.jpg)
And here is the reverse side with gunk on it.
![](http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp307/desgre90/Plenum%20Gasket/0728001735a.jpg)
A quick call to hughes got the situation squared away. I recieved the kit a few days before the weekend and explained that I already had arranged to replace this pan this weekend. He said he could send me one, but it wouldn't be there until next week. At this point I was between a rock and a hard place and asked what we could do about overnight shipping. He offered to split the bill with me and I said lets go for it. Recieved this in the mail friday night.
![](http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp307/desgre90/Plenum%20Gasket/100_1447.jpg)
![](http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp307/desgre90/Plenum%20Gasket/100_1448.jpg)
A lot better condition. Haha, and now we know exactly what aluminum the pans are made out of. I will say I was very happy with how everything turned out. I kept checking my credit card .... and the extra cost to overnight the pan never did show up
![](http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp307/desgre90/Plenum%20Gasket/0728001735.jpg)
And here is the reverse side with gunk on it.
![](http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp307/desgre90/Plenum%20Gasket/0728001735a.jpg)
A quick call to hughes got the situation squared away. I recieved the kit a few days before the weekend and explained that I already had arranged to replace this pan this weekend. He said he could send me one, but it wouldn't be there until next week. At this point I was between a rock and a hard place and asked what we could do about overnight shipping. He offered to split the bill with me and I said lets go for it. Recieved this in the mail friday night.
![](http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp307/desgre90/Plenum%20Gasket/100_1447.jpg)
![](http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp307/desgre90/Plenum%20Gasket/100_1448.jpg)
A lot better condition. Haha, and now we know exactly what aluminum the pans are made out of. I will say I was very happy with how everything turned out. I kept checking my credit card .... and the extra cost to overnight the pan never did show up
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Thanks for the DIY write-up. This is nice info to have. I 'm not afraid to try projects like this but was just not really sure where to start. I guess my real comfort zone is VW's and this project that I have started on my truck is fairly new to me. I don't know how you guys feel about non Dodge pics but here is a pic of my bug. If there is a problem I will gladly remove it.
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I did get to talk to Wayne at APS yesterday and was assured again that my part will be here on Monday. I told him that I was getting a little frustrated because of the web site being down, returned e-mails and the non-returned phone calls. He told me that he's been sick and every thing would be fine, Guess we'll see what happens on Monday.
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I did get to talk to Wayne at APS yesterday and was assured again that my part will be here on Monday. I told him that I was getting a little frustrated because of the web site being down, returned e-mails and the non-returned phone calls. He told me that he's been sick and every thing would be fine, Guess we'll see what happens on Monday.
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Thanks for the post ^^^but I was just making fun or purp because he's been saying how he was gonna post a DIY for quite a while. It's an on going joke for certain members. That plate you made, however, came out real nice though. How much for the plate? did you use locktite on the bolts?
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Thanks for the DIY write-up. This is nice info to have. I 'm not afraid to try projects like this but was just not really sure where to start. I guess my real comfort zone is VW's and this project that I have started on my truck is fairly new to me. I don't know how you guys feel about non Dodge pics but here is a pic of my bug. If there is a problem I will gladly remove it.
![](http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t43/Hedrock_photos/bugbuildpics3363.jpg)
I did get to talk to Wayne at APS yesterday and was assured again that my part will be here on Monday. I told him that I was getting a little frustrated because of the web site being down, returned e-mails and the non-returned phone calls. He told me that he's been sick and every thing would be fine, Guess we'll see what happens on Monday.
![](http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t43/Hedrock_photos/bugbuildpics3363.jpg)
I did get to talk to Wayne at APS yesterday and was assured again that my part will be here on Monday. I told him that I was getting a little frustrated because of the web site being down, returned e-mails and the non-returned phone calls. He told me that he's been sick and every thing would be fine, Guess we'll see what happens on Monday.