VMAX BLACK ICE IS HERE, IS THIS RIGHT?

[Cyber Gray]

Originally Posted by Chrisco22

Should i feel a relative difference with this installed?

25mm isolator is the best V6 mod in the market.

[menendez1293]

Originally Posted by hawkfe

Question: With the ICEolator and Plenum Spacer does the engine cover fit back on?

I know i have seen people re-install it with just the Iceolator but i haven't seen many install it with the Plenum cover. You probably will need to extend the oil filler neck and the engine cover stud in order to re-install the cover though

[SC2150]

All instructions are on our website: www.RevXtreme.com

Lower left corner, under "information"

No need for longer bolts unless getting the plenum spacer as well, just follow the instructions.

[spyder]

I'm not a mechanic but I feel like I can do the install of the iceolator. I know I need a flex head 13mm ratchet wrench for the rear bolts. What size or sizes should torque wrench be? Are all the bolts 13mm?

[rtcat600man]

13 mm bolts for all the ones on the top. 18 ft lbs of TQ when installing them. Be sure to do it while the engine is cold.

[ChadG]

Originally Posted by rtcat600man

13 mm bolts for all the ones on the top. 18 ft lbs of TQ when installing them. Be sure to do it while the engine is cold.

So would you consider buying a torque wrench for this install mandatory?

Would a $20 deflection bar torque wrench be good enough?

[rtcat600man]

Originally Posted by ChadG

So would you consider buying a torque wrench for this install mandatory?

Would a $20 deflection bar torque wrench be good enough?

Yes, breaking that bolt off in the head would be bad.

No, I would invest in a good torque wrench. Every mechanic should have one. Can be used for every bolt on the car. Including the lug nuts. I use mine often. Every time I change to my drag radials, rotate my tires, etc.

[ChadG]

Originally Posted by rtcat600man

Yes, breaking that bolt off in the head would be bad.

No, I would invest in a good torque wrench. Every mechanic should have one. Can be used for every bolt on the car. Including the lug nuts. I use mine often. Every time I change to my drag radials, rotate my tires, etc.

Mind sending me a link to one that is rtcat600man approved?

[rtcat600man]

I didn't know Sears carried so many differant styles.

http://www.sears.com/search=torque+w...e=CAT_REC_PRED

[LIM3]

Question regarding the DIY.
When port matching. Isn't it a bad this to have the dust from the shaving fall into the hole ?

[LIM3]

Oh and what are the benefits of port matching ?

[2010SLVRBULIT]

hmmm..anyone just try flaring the port w/o the isolator..any difference?

[pgustavson]

Originally Posted by LIM3

Oh and what are the benefits of port matching ?

Gasket-matching has been said to be worth a few HP, but isn't entirely necessary if a stock intake manifold is being used, since the IM ports are same size as the head ports and both are smaller than the gasket openings. If the IM has been ported and its ports match the gasket opening, then the stock head ports leave a sharp corner sticking into the flow. It is recommended to blend that in to match the gasket opening. It isn't a lot of material that gets removed.

[LIM3]

Originally Posted by pgustavson

Gasket-matching has been said to be worth a few HP, but isn't entirely necessary if a stock intake manifold is being used, since the IM ports are same size as the head ports and both are smaller than the gasket openings. If the IM has been ported and its ports match the gasket opening, then the stock head ports leave a sharp corner sticking into the flow. It is recommended to blend that in to match the gasket opening. It isn't a lot of material that gets removed.

That's great to know !! If I decide to do this my self what should I do to prevent the dust and residue from falling in