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Topic: Intake bolts
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65_302
Gearhead Posts: 255
From: Bixby, OK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 04-08-2003 05:44 PM
   
We will be removing the RPM intake this weekend and putting on the Victor Jr. Just wanted your opinions about using the old bolts. Is it ok?
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65_302
Gearhead Posts: 255
From: Bixby, OK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 04-08-2003 08:13 PM
Anyone??
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Capri
Gearhead Posts: 1254
From: Lyons, ILL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-08-2003 08:17 PM
But of course you can! You can spend the dough on new shiny ARP bolts if you want to, but its not really needed. We have had ours on and off I dont know how many times.
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine
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posted 04-08-2003 08:19 PM
As long as they are in good shape, sure. They don't get very much torque in the first place. Just clean them up and go. Sometimes aftermarket intakes take different length bolts, though, depending on the design.------------------
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65_302
Gearhead Posts: 255
From: Bixby, OK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 04-08-2003 09:50 PM
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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
As long as they are in good shape, sure. They don't get very much torque in the first place. Just clean them up and go. Sometimes aftermarket intakes take different length bolts, though, depending on the design.
Thanks for the info. Do you know if the Edlebrock RPM and the Victor Jr. would use the same bolts?
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-08-2003 10:05 PM
yes.  ------------------
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1700
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 04-08-2003 10:13 PM
quote:
Originally posted by 65_302:
Just wanted your opinions about using the old bolts. Is it ok?
One thought: I'd suggest you consider using a nice, plated flat washer with a dab of grease on both sides of the washer. By doing so, it should eliminate the chance of the bolt head from chewing at your new aluminum manifold. Ryan 
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65_302
Gearhead Posts: 255
From: Bixby, OK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 04-08-2003 11:23 PM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
yes.
Funny, very funny. I guess I need to phrase the question correctly.  Are the bolts from the RPM the correct size for the Victor Jr.? 
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65_302
Gearhead Posts: 255
From: Bixby, OK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 04-08-2003 11:24 PM
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Originally posted by Ryan Wilke:
One thought: I'd suggest you consider using a nice, plated flat washer with a dab of grease on both sides of the washer. By doing so, it should eliminate the chance of the bolt head from chewing at your new aluminum manifold.Ryan
Thanks. We will remember to do that.
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-08-2003 11:29 PM
Yes.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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65_302
Gearhead Posts: 255
From: Bixby, OK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 04-08-2003 11:40 PM
Thanks.
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MAV
Gearhead Posts: 173
From: Macon,Georgia, U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 04-09-2003 12:26 AM
I`ve thought about getting intake Studs to use with my new Aluminum heads , Has anyone used studs for their intake ?------------------
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-09-2003 12:57 AM
Yes I have.
You will need to slot the intake manifold holes to be able to install it.
There is no advantage.
I thought that it looked cool in the 70's.
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itlbrnmoff
Gearhead Posts: 1585
From: Indianapolis,IN.USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 04-09-2003 04:11 AM
James, I also put a bit of anti-seize on the unthreaded portion of the bolts to prevent any corrosive reaction from welding the bolts inside the intake holes.
I once had a timing cover with waterpump bolts literally welded to the timing cover bolt holes. quote:
Originally posted by 65_302:
We will be removing the RPM intake this weekend and putting on the Victor Jr. Just wanted your opinions about using the old bolts. Is it ok?
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65_302
Gearhead Posts: 255
From: Bixby, OK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 04-09-2003 09:13 AM
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Originally posted by itlbrnmoff:
James, I also put a bit of anti-seize on the unthreaded portion of the bolts to prevent any corrosive reaction from welding the bolts inside the intake holes.
I once had a timing cover with waterpump bolts literally welded to the timing cover bolt holes.
Another good, inexpensive preventative maintenance tip. Thanks.
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