MACE 25mm Insulator

[bmorecam]

Originally Posted by lscamaro

what hood did you get?

Just the normal factory hood but in carbon fiber. I can lift it with 1 finger LOL.

Originally Posted by gjarzabek009

For daily normal driving you wont be using 1st any more. Starting at 2nd will be perfect at 3.91s. For me I can start from 2nd easily as it is (Don't really do it as much because I like the torque starting from 1st ). You will have such a big grin on your face once you gun you car after the install haha. What tires are you running? Traction will be your next problem that will need to be tackled if you want to get into the 12s Which I am almost positive you can do with light wheels and a set of good tires.

Running factory 20" p-zero's. I'm already having traction issue with factory setup on 2nd gear if the road has any sign of "wet". 1st gear is even worst LOL, it goes too fast and usually I will lose traction on dry pavement. I was actually going to return the 3.91 and go with 3.73 but I don't think it should be too different. I guess I will find out soon enough

[Blade]

Originally Posted by bmorecam

Just the normal factory hood but in carbon fiber. I can lift it with 1 finger LOL.

You are weak!

[bmorecam]

Originally Posted by Blade

You are weak!

at least I'm broke LOL. Does it make you feel better

[Blade]

Originally Posted by bmorecam

at least I'm broke LOL. Does it make you feel better

We are in the same boat. So yea that does make me feel better

[Blade]

It's here!!!!!!



Now I gotta wait till the weekend after to install these effing beautiful things! Thanks Steve for getting this out to me, I got the bolts, hopefully the right ones and the RTV as well

[nikos30]

What are the differences between the mm sizes? Bigger the better?

[ChadG]

Originally Posted by nikos30

What are the differences between the mm sizes? Bigger the better?

That's what she said.

[bmorecam]

Originally Posted by Blade

It's here!!!!!!

Now I gotta wait till the weekend after to install these effing beautiful things! Thanks Steve for getting this out to me, I got the bolts, hopefully the right ones and the RTV as well

you are about to be doing lot's of this

Originally Posted by ChadG

That's what she said.

caught me a second LOL

[hapisok]

Originally Posted by ChadG

That's what she said.

...well played

[gwbates3]

Blade,

Who are you going to get to do it or are you going to diy?

George

[hapisok]

Originally Posted by gwbates3

Blade,

Who are you going to get to do it or are you going to diy?

George

its a fairly straight forward DIY...easy day.

[Blade]

I will just do it on my own, although the thing didn't come with instructions. Is it posted around here somewhere?

Looking at the pics in the first post, I can gather is that I need to cut the tabs off the stock gasket and leave the stock gasket on the heads. Then I need to use the RTV directly onto the IM and then place the insulator on top of that gasket and wait several hours? Before installing the IM/insulator combo back onto the heads using the provided bolts.

Also just so I can plan it, how many hours did it take you guys to install?

I also remember in the beginning something about the bolts that mace provided were not matching up to our assembly. Should I assume that I got the new improved bolts?

[MACE_ENG]

Originally Posted by nikos30

What are the differences between the mm sizes? Bigger the better?

nikos30,

To help you make an informed decision about which insulator size is right you, please read consider reading through the post in the link below

http://camaro5.com/forums/showpost.p...&postcount=404

Originally Posted by ChadG

That's what she said.

Originally Posted by Blade

I will just do it on my own, although the thing didn't come with instructions. Is it posted around here somewhere?

Looking at the pics in the first post, I can gather is that I need to cut the tabs off the stock gasket and leave the stock gasket on the heads. Then I need to use the RTV directly onto the IM and then place the insulator on top of that gasket and wait several hours? Before installing the IM/insulator combo back onto the heads using the provided bolts.

Also just so I can plan it, how many hours did it take you guys to install?

I also remember in the beginning something about the bolts that mace provided were not matching up to our assembly. Should I assume that I got the new improved bolts?

Blade,

Aaron, has done a good writeup of the installation process as shown in the link below

http://camaro5.com/forums/showpost.p...82&postcount=1

From the above link, one of the original fasteners while the rest are the ones supplied for the final install.

As for curing times for the RTV please refer to the recommendations on the back of the packet. From experience though you can "expedite" curing times if you're keen on testing it out sooner rather then later, however at the risk of a vac leak it's probably not worth it.

In regards to Camaro down time, allow for around 2 hours installation time, give or take, plus curing time. If you take your time and pace yourself you should have any problems

As for the supplied fasteners they are the revised ones. Any problems please let us know

I'm sure there are other tips/tricks that other members may want to add, that I've probably overlooked

Kindest Regards,
Steve

[hapisok]

Blade...

it doesn't take long for the RTV to set up. just needs to get tacky before assembling everything according to the instructions on the gasket maker. once you apply it, i'd say give it 20ish minutes to set and then put it together.

for the bolts, MACE has addressed this and everything is good to go. but what you can do, is run to lowes and get some 8x1.25 nuts (they are either 8x1.25 or 8x1...don't remember). once you put the spacers on the IM, use the bolts to ensure proper alignment then tighten the nuts (not grape ape gorilla style) while the RTV dries. once the RTV is set, the bolts can be removed and the insulators will remain attached to the manifold...makes it much easier to reassemble.

if you get hung up or have any other questions ask or feel free to hit me up on PM.