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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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I just pulled the stock intake and TB off and will be putting the 90mm TB and FAST intake on tomorrow. I am wondering if anybody has any useful hints that they might pass on before I dive into this? The intake did not come with instructions (or they were lost, etc.).

It looks pretty straightforward but you never know what may be lurking, certain places to make sure you have some gasket sealer (RTV) or things like that.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 09:20 PM
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There is a torque sequence that should be followed for the manifold. I'll see if I can find it in my service manuals and post it later.
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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 09:29 PM
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The torque sequence is on my website.
http://www.ls1howto.com/howto/geniii...//IMAGE017.jpg

As for tips, I know a few that have had "issues", but I honestly cant remember what they are. I'd definitly keep looking around for some info, I cant remember if the thread was on here or corvetteforum.
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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 09:34 PM
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Ok, Here's a picture from the 99 manual. On the page before the procedure said to use thread sealant. That's a good idea.

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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 09:51 PM
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It's missing a mounting hole for a solenoid= no big deal.
Not really anything different.
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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 10:14 PM
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OK. Many thanks! Jeff and I will hit it tomorrow!
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I don't torque my intake manifold bolts but rather just snug them and have never had a problem. Those really thin torque to yield bolts scare me.
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Well, the torque is in inch lbs for a reason.
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Well, the torque is in inch lbs for a reason.

I know....but even the heads seem to be soft and easy to round off (I have had several scrap themselves) so I just don't do it. Its the same reason I don't torque those two long bolts in the rear of the oil pan (have snapped one off and had to play "get the piece out of the block" once already).

by the way, I have been meaning to ask you "is that an Austin Heally you have that LS1 in?"
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Old Feb 29, 2004 | 12:03 AM
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It's an Austin clone kit by Classic Roadsters known as the Sebring MX. Weighs about 2300 lbs when finished with an Iron block in it. I hope to get it on the road this summer.

I know what you mean about those long damn skinny bolts. They are just plain scarry!
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do you have any other pics of the car? I have a 1960 100/6 that I am still working on. I went with a mustang 2 front suspension, a big block, T56, and a 9inch rearend.
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Where did you get the 90mm TB? How much did you pay for it?
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Old Feb 29, 2004 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Roger White
90mm TB
please
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Old Feb 29, 2004 | 03:18 PM
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Its a LG 90 mm, I think he lists them for $650
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Old Feb 29, 2004 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 2001CamaroGuy
do you have any other pics of the car? I have a 1960 100/6 that I am still working on. I went with a mustang 2 front suspension, a big block, T56, and a 9inch rearend.
Oof! I put an SBC and T-10 in one of those back in the 60s. I think the BBC would be a challenge!

Back OT ... even though I have an in/lb wrench, I have always tightened small bolts by feel and only torqued heads, rods, and mains. That is the way I learned and have been a bit surprised at all the attention to torqueing small bolts.
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Old Feb 29, 2004 | 06:12 PM
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I dont know if it's too late early yet, but how do you like that intake?
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Originally Posted by critter
Oof! I put an SBC and T-10 in one of those back in the 60s. I think the BBC would be a challenge!

it was a PITA ....needless to say there is not much of the "Austin Heally" left (compleatly cut the engine compartment out) .
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Pics of the TB please.
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Originally Posted by 2001CamaroGuy
it was a PITA ....needless to say there is not much of the "Austin Heally" left (compleatly cut the engine compartment out) .
I believe! The most surprising thing was that I had to cut the front springs - the SBC was lighter than the 6!
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Originally Posted by Roger White
Its a LG 90 mm, I think he lists them for $650
you think

Any updates? Got it on yet? Any dyno runs??
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