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Ventmaster · 01-11-2012, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach

Just read up. Its 5 simple bolts. If you think that is hard then this mod isn't for you. I really don't want you screwing something up.

I will post up pictures in 3 weeks or so when I get my Mace Insulator in the maill.

Don't forget the 2 horzontal and one vertical way in the back, Mach.
I think those gotta come out too.

Mach · 01-11-2012, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ventmaster

Don't forget the 2 horzontal and one vertical way in the back, Mach.
I think those gotta come out too.

Gotcha... How's your install coming along.

Ventmaster · 01-11-2012, 07:38 PM

Still just "eyeballing it". Think I might fab a couple of brackets so I can retain those anchor points in the back after I raise it.

But except for the knuckle busting on those back bolts, I think you're right- should be pretty straight forward install.

I'm off work next couple of days and the wife's in a pretty good mood, so I'm gonna try to start on it tomorrow.

hapisok · 01-11-2012, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ventmaster

Still just "eyeballing it". Think I might fab a couple of brackets so I can retain those anchor points in the back after I raise it.

But except for the knuckle busting on those back bolts, I think you're right- should be pretty straight forward install.

I'm off work next couple of days and the wife's in a pretty good mood, so I'm gonna try to start on it tomorrow.

does the wife know what kind of shenanigans your up to?

Blade · 01-11-2012, 09:17 PM

I am sold on this.....gonna wait till the ported manifold and TB is available.

Ventmaster · 01-11-2012, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hapisok

does the wife know what kind of shenanigans your up to?

Nah, told her this part was a Christmas gift from our daughter. I'd been "discouraged" from spending more on the LLT!

To her credit, the wife's been telling me "just get a V8!" for 18mos.

She's the best!!

hapisok · 01-11-2012, 10:45 PM

haha...great timing!

thats pretty cool of her.

even though my wife would rather be cuddling on the couch or something, at least she knows im home instead of out causing a ruckus. you chose wisely.

Ventmaster · 01-12-2012, 06:24 PM

O.K. Got a start on the install today and figured afew things out.

4 of the 5 stock bolts on top (the ones inside the steel cover) are 135mm.

The odd one down front is 120mm. This makes the 5th new long bolt (155mm), too long.

However, you can re-use one of the stock long bolts here instead (gives you about 1/4inch to screw in), or do what I did and cut 1/2inch off the new long bolt. Everybody with me?

The vertical bolt all the way in the back is 100mm stock (all these bolts are the same size- thank you GM- just different lengths), but after you raise an inch, you can now use the orig. front bolt (120mm) all the way in the back.

So now you've got 6 attachment points and I think if you really wanted to, you could make a couple of brackets (think "figure 8" shape) and attach those horizontal bolts back on too!

My gasket is curing, and if the wife is still speaking to me, I'll try to confirm all this tomorrow.

Thanks Hapisok for recommending a trial fit before install

hapisok · 01-12-2012, 08:12 PM

Fo sho...glad you were able to get started on it. Your gonna be too busy tomorrow driving to get back to us...

enjoy

Mach · 01-12-2012, 08:13 PM

Nice work!! Look forward to your results/test drive.

Ventmaster · 01-12-2012, 11:16 PM

One last thing- those "knucklebuster bolts" on the back are a piece of cake if you've got a set of racheting box wrenches with the swivel head. Made it really easy.
I grabbed some on sale before Christmas at Sears (GearWrench brand I think). It would be worth it to pick some up before this install. They're all 13mm.

KMPrenger · 01-12-2012, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ventmaster

One last thing- those "knucklebuster bolts" on the back are a piece of cake if you've got a set of racheting box wrenches with the swivel head. Made it really easy.
I grabbed some on sale before Christmas at Sears (GearWrench brand I think). It would be worth it to pick some up before this install. They're all 13mm.

Sweet man...I picked up some too!

So what intake are you running again?

tmac1granger33 · 01-13-2012, 12:26 AM

where do i go to buy this.. mace have a website?

gotexas25 · 01-13-2012, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmac1granger33

where do i go to buy this.. mace have a website?

They have a website I just checkout out but I couldn't find the LLT insulator.

How does this insulator work with port matched manifolds? Is the insulator port matched?

01-11-2012, 09:17 PM	#229
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	I am sold on this.....gonna wait till the ported manifold and TB is available. __________________ 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

01-11-2012, 10:45 PM	#231
hapisok crazier than a coconut Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: virginia Posts: 1,547	haha...great timing! thats pretty cool of her. even though my wife would rather be cuddling on the couch or something, at least she knows im home instead of out causing a ruckus. you chose wisely. __________________

01-12-2012, 08:12 PM	#233
hapisok crazier than a coconut Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: virginia Posts: 1,547	Fo sho...glad you were able to get started on it. Your gonna be too busy tomorrow driving to get back to us... enjoy __________________

01-12-2012, 08:13 PM	#234
Mach Drives: White M6 1LT RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 1,676	Nice work!! Look forward to your results/test drive. __________________ Pfadt Sway Bars - FE3 Suspension - Barton Shifter - IdealG's Clutch Master Cylinder - Trifecta - Vmax TB - Vararam Intake - MACE 25mm Insulator - Plenum Insulator - Ported/Gasket Matched Intake Manifold - Rx Catchcan - AAC DRL's - 4 Pack Aux Gauges - Steering Controls - AAC Afterburners - DIY Led Sidemarkers - ZL1 Front End Next mod: Done!

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01-11-2012, 07:38 PM	#227
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,024	Still just "eyeballing it". Think I might fab a couple of brackets so I can retain those anchor points in the back after I raise it. But except for the knuckle busting on those back bolts, I think you're right- should be pretty straight forward install. I'm off work next couple of days and the wife's in a pretty good mood, so I'm gonna try to start on it tomorrow.

01-12-2012, 06:24 PM	#232
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,024	O.K. Got a start on the install today and figured afew things out. 4 of the 5 stock bolts on top (the ones inside the steel cover) are 135mm. The odd one down front is 120mm. This makes the 5th new long bolt (155mm), too long. However, you can re-use one of the stock long bolts here instead (gives you about 1/4inch to screw in), or do what I did and cut 1/2inch off the new long bolt. Everybody with me? The vertical bolt all the way in the back is 100mm stock (all these bolts are the same size- thank you GM- just different lengths), but after you raise an inch, you can now use the orig. front bolt (120mm) all the way in the back. So now you've got 6 attachment points and I think if you really wanted to, you could make a couple of brackets (think "figure 8" shape) and attach those horizontal bolts back on too! My gasket is curing, and if the wife is still speaking to me, I'll try to confirm all this tomorrow. Thanks Hapisok for recommending a trial fit before install

01-12-2012, 11:16 PM	#235
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,024	One last thing- those "knucklebuster bolts" on the back are a piece of cake if you've got a set of racheting box wrenches with the swivel head. Made it really easy. I grabbed some on sale before Christmas at Sears (GearWrench brand I think). It would be worth it to pick some up before this install. They're all 13mm.

01-13-2012, 12:26 AM	#237
tmac1granger33 NM HT5 Drives: COTW 3/5/12 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: los lunas, New Mexico Posts: 1,986 View My Garage	where do i go to buy this.. mace have a website?