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Old 05-04-2008, 10:33 PM
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I purchased a used FAST intake and it included everything but the M8 x 30 button head valley plate bolts. Can they be substituted with anything or do i have to spend more money for the ones from FAST?
I have some hex head M8 x 30 bolts, and the height of the head is only about half as tall as the stock ones. Would these be ok to use?
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just get the fast bolts, save urself hassle
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the "fast" bolts are just a normal button head cap screw, you can get them local at a fastener/hardwear store
Old 05-05-2008, 01:38 AM
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Yes just get normal button head bolts. Might as well get stainless. You should be able to get them local.
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Ok I checked home depot and they didn't have ****. I'll try the local hardware store, they always seem to have a better selection of stuff like this. Thanks.
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Go to Ace hardware,if you have one near.I got mine in stainless there..
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Worst case you can order them from McMasterCarr.
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I normal hex head bolt, like 13mm head. No washer, or anything.

Grind the heads down alittle they will work also in its all you can find. There is also a bolt call a Low head cap screw, thats works, but a butten head (BHCS) is more common.




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