Re: Our new Intake Manifold Gaskets
Originally Posted by NeedsWings
im not sure how you could see or spray the perimeter of the main flange of the intake manifold when at full boost while on the dyno with the sl55 intake system on the car but then sure, ok, you dont need them, your sealed.
Plenty of room around the intake plenums with the SL55 intake to spray/test for leaks...
Originally Posted by NeedsWings
tricks for installing...
w/out phenolics....
get a can of 3m super 77 aerosol spray adheasive
manifold off the car and on the bench
make sure gasket mating surface is clean and lay manifold upside down on the bench
figure out which side of gasket goes to the mani and lay it up on a sheet of scrap cardboard
spray gasket with a light/moderate coat of the super 77 and wait for it to tack (i want to say 30 seconds but read the can).
gently set it onto manifold lined up and centered, start at the center port and press againt manifold with your fingers working outwards.
once gasket is lined up properly let it dry for a few minutes
tilt mani onto its side, put bolts back in, reinstall onto car
zero torque the manifold and then slowly torque outwards from the center, were going for 20-25 ft/lbs as the s/c threads are aluminum and we dont want to pull them out. decently tight with a 3/8 wratched should be sufficient. dont get out a breaker bar and go crazy.
At 20-25 ft/lbs your probably tweaking the flanges of the intake plenums and causing maintenance induced failures.... I suggest 7 ft/lbs per the manual..
Originally Posted by NeedsWings
i dont have the factory torque specs for the mani bolts as they are not in the service manual that i coudl find (if anyone can find them please let me know and free set of gaskets for you).
Here are the torque settings from the SRT6 Manual... Should I email you my address for a set of killer gaskets??.. (any other freebees?)
Last edited by BrianBrave; Oct 20, 2008 at 09:46 PM.