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Old 02-24-2007, 11:11 AM
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Anyone sell a Stainless hardware kit for the Fast..I may go to the local hardware store to see what i can find..also does anyone know if the stainless steel would react with aluminum..
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I doubt a hardware store will have what you need. Try a local store that specializes in fasteners. (I use a place in my town called Albeco Fastener.)

Also, I noticed that Thunder Racing sells an intake kit made by ARP. (~$50) However, I'm not sure what is included and I don't know if it'll work with the FAST intake, but you could call Thunder and ask about it.
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Originally Posted by redtail2426
Anyone sell a Stainless hardware kit for the Fast..I may go to the local hardware store to see what i can find..also does anyone know if the stainless steel would react with aluminum..
I forget the length, but it is a semi standard that usually needs a special order.
If you look close at this picture you can see them. They were socket head cap screws.



Fastenall would be a good place to get them from.

You also can not get the heavy washers in stainless so I got stainless washers and put them on top of the heavy washer to minimize the stress on the plastic when you torque it down.
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Alright i just ordered up a bunch of stuff from an online hardware place.I got every nut,bolt,and washer that comes with the intake,in stainless steel.It cost me 65 bucks but hell i saved enough on the intake that i figured i would spend a little of the savings on nice stainless hardware..The thunder kit i dont think comes with everything bolt,washer and nut so thats why i didnt get there kit for 35 or 40 bucks...If anyone is interested in where i got everything and part numbers send me a pm..
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i have put together some SS bolt kits for them.

if this helps anyone out you will need:
(10) M6 x 110mm (intake to heads)
(10) M8 x 30mm (valley cover bolts)
(10) M6 x 26mm (for fuel rail bolts & smaller bolts that bolt the intake together)
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Don't you have to be careful to use the valley cover bolts FAST supplies because they are lower profile, and will not crack the upper manifold?
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yes you need to use M8 30mm long Button head cap screws.I ordered 10 of those in stainless also..If you dont you will probably warp it/Crack it.
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Originally Posted by redtail2426
yes you need to use M8 30mm long Button head cap screws.I ordered 10 of those in stainless also..If you dont you will probably warp it/Crack it.

^^^ i just listed the sizes, the valley cover bolts are button head.




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