FAST intake warning
I did read the instructions, it said the Intake came factory sealed, and to replace the loosely fit bolts with the six small bolts, I found nothing that fit loosely, so I used the bigger bolts they supplied me, and torqued it down in sequence and heard no popping. If I had a leak would I not hear it? This is driving me crazy, should I just tear the damn thing off again, even if it seems not to be leaking. I've sprayed five times with it like this, seems okay. Why would mine not be leaking, if yours was? 
Originally Posted by exSSer
Jeez, try reading the previous posts. It was mentioned about 3 times I bought it used, and it came with no directions.
you have to have the lower bolts on the top of the valley so that everything clears. thats why they sell the conversions and the smaller bolts
why is this a heads up? just a research that the user must do before buying parts. nice info as most people won't look for this
why is this a heads up? just a research that the user must do before buying parts. nice info as most people won't look for this
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Launching!
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Originally Posted by SiL3NtXWS6
there's directions on their site. you would figure an extra bag of bolts is used for something?
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its in the directions, but isn't bold like it should be IMO. what i hate is i gotta buy a allen socket so i can torque every bolt given in the whole thing down properly. also, make sure u RTV the MAP sensor, mine fits loose and sometimes air can leak in there also
Yeah it's at the top of one of the direction pages in bold print. But not having the directions to start with, I could easily see how you could mess it up. I almost did the same but luckily I reread the directions carefully. Good luck with your fix.
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Originally Posted by exSSer
Don't let this happen to you! I bought a FAST90 intake manifold used, and installed it over the weekend. It made some popping noises, like it was warped, and settling in. In no way did it appear to not fit. I saw a bag of extra bolts, that didn't appear to belong anywhere, and as it was a Sunday, and a simple job, went ahead with the install. As it turns out, those extra bolts are needed to replace your valley cover factory bolts that protrude far enough to contact the bottom of the FAST. Needless to say, not having directions, and being too confident/stupid/impatient, I will have to replace the bottom plate on the three piece manifold @ about $350. There, you've been warned, but you probably knew all this anyway, right?
That sux man, JB will probably work. Make sure that there are no loose broken pieces in the intake that could go through the engine.
Julio
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Yeah thanks for the heads up. Im putting an order in for a FAST 90 tomorrow. When it comes down to working internally on engines and related stuff, i have to follow directions. Too much **** can go wrong.
I guess its a good thing my buddy who knows a bit more then me will be helping me install it. Always helps to have someone look your work over.
I guess its a good thing my buddy who knows a bit more then me will be helping me install it. Always helps to have someone look your work over.
Originally Posted by exSSer
Don't let this happen to you! I bought a FAST90 intake manifold used, and installed it over the weekend. It made some popping noises, like it was warped, and settling in. In no way did it appear to not fit. I saw a bag of extra bolts, that didn't appear to belong anywhere, and as it was a Sunday, and a simple job, went ahead with the install. As it turns out, those extra bolts are needed to replace your valley cover factory bolts that protrude far enough to contact the bottom of the FAST. Needless to say, not having directions, and being too confident/stupid/impatient, I will have to replace the bottom plate on the three piece manifold @ about $350. There, you've been warned, but you probably knew all this anyway, right?
Add another stupid fker to the list. Can't believe I did this. Had the bolts out of the bag. I started the project last night. I set the intake on the car and called it a night. Came home from work today to continue the install. Put the bolts in the intake and proceded to snug them up when I heard a pop. I knew what it was. $376.00 + next day air shipping. I'm sick to my stomach.
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I find it hard to believe that the FAST intake can be installed without swapping out the valley bolts. With the old bolts installed, as the new intake is set in place there is about a half inch gap between the intake and the block. There must of been one hell of an intake leak for those who completed the install without replacing the bolts, surprised it even ran.
doesnt crack me up i never had instructions and i bought it new,now im pulling my intake tommorow,to check this **** out,im pissed no extra bolts either i saved the box just looked in it!F-kn idle always sucked to and couldnt program it out of it ive tried it all
Last edited by KRAZY K 2000 TA; Oct 5, 2006 at 09:35 PM.
Some people just have shitty luck. 