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BowtieBelle · 05-08-2012, 02:22 PM

I'm doing this tonight, and a bit nervous, not gonna lie. None of my friends want to help because they're so scared I'm gonna screw it up. Comforting. LOL.

I got a 1/2" torque wrench from O'Reilly on loan to do this-- it's pretty big. Do y'all foresee any issues?

I also am going to go to Harbor Freight after work and try to pick up the flex wrench everyone keeps talking about, if it can be had cheaply.

Anyone have any pointers, or words of wisdom for me? Do you think this install will take more than a couple hours?

Running at the drag strip this weekend and want it done!

nyrfan · 05-08-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

I'm doing this tonight, and a bit nervous, not gonna lie. None of my friends want to help because they're so scared I'm gonna screw it up. Comforting. LOL.

I got a 1/2" torque wrench from O'Reilly on loan to do this-- it's pretty big. Do y'all foresee any issues?

I also am going to go to Harbor Freight after work and try to pick up the flex wrench everyone keeps talking about, if it can be had cheaply.

Anyone have any pointers, or words of wisdom for me? Do you think this install will take more than a couple hours?

Running at the drag strip this weekend and want it done!

The 2 back bolts are the big PITA, other then that it's pretty straight forward. Depending on the back bolts this can easily be done in about an hour.

67 GTO · 05-08-2012, 02:45 PM

I picked up the wrench at Lowes under the Kobolt brand. I think it's 13mm. I already leant it out to someone. lol

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?...llow&cId=PDIO1

kjkjr27 · 05-08-2012, 02:52 PM

Don't you also need some liquid stuff to put around the holes to help it adhere to the intake manifold?

nyrfan · 05-08-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kjkjr27

Don't you also need some liquid stuff to put around the holes to help it adhere to the intake manifold?

Yes, RTV.

BowtieBelle · 05-08-2012, 02:54 PM

I've got the RTV.

kjkjr27 · 05-08-2012, 02:58 PM

Ok then yea im sure those two back bolts will be the hardest part, unless you wanted to port

JHenfling · 05-08-2012, 02:59 PM

This worked great for me

Blade · 05-08-2012, 03:00 PM

The two back bolts coming towards the front of the engine will take a while to get out, 20 mins. Then there's a third one that goes down into the engine from the top that will take 10 mins or so. The other bolts are easy.

My suggestion is grabbing a couple nuts to fasten the insulator to the manifold over night after the RTV is applied. It will give it enough curing time and then all you have to do is install all the bolts except the two back ones.

You will also need to keep mindful of unfastening the TB and making sure you put the hoses back to where they were attached. There is a mouting post up front near the throttle body, that is there for whatever odd reason I don't know, you won't be able to attach it back after the job is done.

So about a 45 mins to an hour to take off, another hour to put the assembly back on. Oh and overnight curing time for the insulator.

BowtieBelle · 05-08-2012, 03:02 PM

Waiiiiiit, so I have to let it cure overnight before I can drive it/put it back together?

This is gonna really gum up the works if that's the case.

christianmotox · 05-08-2012, 03:04 PM

I guess depends on the RTV being used, what does it say on the label?

maybe a few hours should do the trick.

nyrfan · 05-08-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

Waiiiiiit, so I have to let it cure overnight before I can drive it/put it back together?

This is gonna really gum up the works if that's the case.

It just depends which RTV you purchased. Mine was dry in 10 min.

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BowtieBelle · 05-08-2012, 03:24 PM

I got the expensive black RTV

chevy 3 · 05-08-2012, 03:34 PM

A very thin layer is all that is needed of rtv. Just take your time and you'll be fine. I let my insulater sit for 4 or 5 min before I put the car back together. Then I waited 30 more min to make shore it had time to cure. A few of use may do it a little different but the end product is the same. Keep it clean and don't rush. Good luck bell

05-08-2012, 02:22 PM	#1
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	Black ICE-olator install? I'm doing this tonight, and a bit nervous, not gonna lie. None of my friends want to help because they're so scared I'm gonna screw it up. Comforting. LOL. I got a 1/2" torque wrench from O'Reilly on loan to do this-- it's pretty big. Do y'all foresee any issues? I also am going to go to Harbor Freight after work and try to pick up the flex wrench everyone keeps talking about, if it can be had cheaply. Anyone have any pointers, or words of wisdom for me? Do you think this install will take more than a couple hours? Running at the drag strip this weekend and want it done! __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

05-08-2012, 02:45 PM	#3
67 GTO 13.453 @ 101.90 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Rally Yellow Join Date: May 2009 Location: SE Pa. Posts: 1,877	I picked up the wrench at Lowes under the Kobolt brand. I think it's 13mm. I already leant it out to someone. lol http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?...llow&cId=PDIO1 Attached Images __________________ GMPP exhaust/JBA shorties/Vararam CAI/VMax TB/SLP Pulley/VMax IM isolator/MACE Ported IM +Plenum Spacer/IPF Tuned

05-08-2012, 02:52 PM	#4
kjkjr27 COTW 9/16/13 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 10,089	Don't you also need some liquid stuff to put around the holes to help it adhere to the intake manifold? __________________ Twitch Youtube

05-08-2012, 02:54 PM	#6
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	I've got the RTV. __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

05-08-2012, 02:58 PM	#7
kjkjr27 COTW 9/16/13 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 10,089	Ok then yea im sure those two back bolts will be the hardest part, unless you wanted to port __________________ Twitch Youtube

05-08-2012, 02:59 PM	#8
JHenfling Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kennett Mo Posts: 58	This worked great for me

05-08-2012, 03:00 PM	#9
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	The two back bolts coming towards the front of the engine will take a while to get out, 20 mins. Then there's a third one that goes down into the engine from the top that will take 10 mins or so. The other bolts are easy. My suggestion is grabbing a couple nuts to fasten the insulator to the manifold over night after the RTV is applied. It will give it enough curing time and then all you have to do is install all the bolts except the two back ones. You will also need to keep mindful of unfastening the TB and making sure you put the hoses back to where they were attached. There is a mouting post up front near the throttle body, that is there for whatever odd reason I don't know, you won't be able to attach it back after the job is done. So about a 45 mins to an hour to take off, another hour to put the assembly back on. Oh and overnight curing time for the insulator. __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

05-08-2012, 03:02 PM	#10
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	Waiiiiiit, so I have to let it cure overnight before I can drive it/put it back together? This is gonna really gum up the works if that's the case. __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

05-08-2012, 03:04 PM	#11
christianmotox Drives: ( . )( . ) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,827	I guess depends on the RTV being used, what does it say on the label? maybe a few hours should do the trick. __________________

05-08-2012, 03:24 PM	#13
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	I got the expensive black RTV __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

05-08-2012, 03:34 PM	#14
chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,328 View My Garage	A very thin layer is all that is needed of rtv. Just take your time and you'll be fine. I let my insulater sit for 4 or 5 min before I put the car back together. Then I waited 30 more min to make shore it had time to cure. A few of use may do it a little different but the end product is the same. Keep it clean and don't rush. Good luck bell