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bmorecam · 04-23-2012, 10:45 AM

as Aaron said. my LTFT been all over the place with all aftermarket intakes. its crazy how you can put the same exact intake on the same car but some cars will adapt to new air flow well and some won't and will always need maf reworked.

blade..have you been using torque wrench to spec or just using hand feel? maybe just try to tighten more than usual? I been just using my hand feel and its been fine for me.

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Blade · 04-23-2012, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmorecam

as Aaron said. my LTFT been all over the place with all aftermarket intakes. its crazy how you can put the same exact intake on the same car but some cars will adapt to new air flow well and some won't and will always need maf reworked.

blade..have you been using torque wrench to spec or just using hand feel? maybe just try to tighten more than usual? I been just using my hand feel and its been fine for me.

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I used hand feel, after installation 1x a week. But then I didn't touch it for 2 weeks and I had to do more than just a quick turn.

Ventmaster · 04-23-2012, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmorecam

as Aaron said. my LTFT been all over the place with all aftermarket intakes. its crazy how you can put the same exact intake on the same car but some cars will adapt to new air flow well and some won't and will always need maf reworked.

blade..have you been using torque wrench to spec or just using hand feel? maybe just try to tighten more than usual? I been just using my hand feel and its been fine for me.

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Wait a minute- Jay I thought you insinuated you had stripped the threads in the aluminum head while tightening a hot IM bolt recently.

And both you guys are going by feel? A good torque wrench is $50 bucks at Sears (often on sale for less). Is it really worth the risk?

BTW, installed my spacer at least 2 months ago with Blue loctite. Re-torqued after intial drive and cool-down, and haven't touched'em since.

By frequent re-checking with a "Dork" wrench (no offense- I got by that way for years), you're asking for a problem. It's steel bolts vs. aluminum.

Sorry, end of speech...

Blade · 04-23-2012, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ventmaster

Wait a minute- Jay I thought you insinuated you had stripped the threads in the aluminum head while tightening a hot IM bolt recently.

And both you guys are going by feel? A good torque wrench is $50 bucks at Sears (often on sale for less). Is it really worth the risk?

BTW, installed my spacer at least 2 months ago with Blue loctite. Re-torqued after intial drive and cool-down, and haven't touched'em since.

By frequent re-checking with a "Dork" wrench (no offense- I got by that way for years), you're asking for a problem. It's steel bolts vs. aluminum.

Sorry, end of speech...

Nah....you got a good point.

MACE_ENG · 04-24-2012, 08:27 AM

Good point Blade.

Re-torquing back to factory spec after installation (say a week) certainly isn't a bad idea

Blade · 04-24-2012, 09:46 AM

Can someone help me with this question? Does anyone know if the hex size for these bolts will be in any standard hex socket set?

This is a dumb question but, I just want to make sure I have all the tools before I open up the hood.

Thanks!

bmorecam · 04-24-2012, 10:52 AM

vent...amen to that. I was using the torque wrench at one point and I actually have one in my tool box. I guess in my case, constantly taking the IM on and off kind of got me lazy and paid the price for it.

blade, I believe its standard metric hex. m8-1.25

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MACE_ENG · 04-24-2012, 08:10 PM

Would be a 13 socket for the job

gahammerle · 04-27-2012, 12:42 PM

Mine arrived today.

That pelican must have flapped his wings extremely hard.

Now, I need to go get the swiveling, ratcheting 13mm wrench.

Blade · 04-27-2012, 02:16 PM

Ok ok.....sat down and torque wreched and lock tite those bolts back in.....everyone can breathe a sigh of relieve now

MACE_ENG · 04-27-2012, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gahammerle

Mine arrived today.

That pelican must have flapped his wings extremely hard.

Now, I need to go get the swiveling, ratcheting 13mm wrench.

Delivery time is quite good, between 5-10 working days, just the price shipping is a killer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blade

Ok ok.....sat down and torque wreched and lock tite those bolts back in.....everyone can breathe a sigh of relieve now

Excellent

cpages2 · 10-12-2012, 08:55 PM

Just got my 25mm kit and I have a few questions.

1) Where can I print install instructions from? Looked all over Mace site but only found these:

http://www.maceengineering.com.au/ep...old_Insulators

Also my kit only has 5 long blots, I assume this is correct????

Lil' Nasty · 10-12-2012, 09:23 PM

All you need to do is take the five bolts off, disconnect sensor to throttle body, remove intake manifold....now if using RTV apply a thin coat to the top of the insulator (that meets the manifold) re install in reverse....give it some time to cure

Correct on the bolts

cpages2 · 10-13-2012, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Franklin's Bee

All you need to do is take the five bolts off, disconnect sensor to throttle body, remove intake manifold....now if using RTV apply a thin coat to the top of the insulator (that meets the manifold) re install in reverse....give it some time to cure

Correct on the bolts

Isnt there 6 bolts?

04-24-2012, 09:46 AM	#650
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Can someone help me with this question? Does anyone know if the hex size for these bolts will be in any standard hex socket set? This is a dumb question but, I just want to make sure I have all the tools before I open up the hood. Thanks! __________________ 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

04-27-2012, 12:42 PM	#653
gahammerle Drives: 2010 Camaro LS M6 Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 1,673	Mine arrived today. That pelican must have flapped his wings extremely hard. Now, I need to go get the swiveling, ratcheting 13mm wrench. __________________ Gordy Injen CAI / Solo Mach-X LLT / Solo High-flow res-cats / Barton short shifter / RX Catch Can / RPI Gills / 35% tint / LED Footwell Lighting Front & Rear / Pedders Street 1 / Pedders steering rack bushing / SS struts / Pfadt drop springs / VMax Ported Throttle Body / Spohn Toe Rods / Spohn Trailing Arms / Trifecta Tune / MACE 25mm Intake Spacers Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gahammerle

04-27-2012, 02:16 PM	#654
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Ok ok.....sat down and torque wreched and lock tite those bolts back in.....everyone can breathe a sigh of relieve now __________________ 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

10-12-2012, 09:23 PM	#657
Lil' Nasty [COTW 4/13/15] Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 5,957	All you need to do is take the five bolts off, disconnect sensor to throttle body, remove intake manifold....now if using RTV apply a thin coat to the top of the insulator (that meets the manifold) re install in reverse....give it some time to cure Correct on the bolts __________________ LiL' Nasty's Build Journal

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04-23-2012, 10:45 AM	#645
bmorecam Account Suspended Drives: jealous vendors mad!! HAHA!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CYBERGMONSTER@GMAIL.COM Posts: 3,658 View My Garage	as Aaron said. my LTFT been all over the place with all aftermarket intakes. its crazy how you can put the same exact intake on the same car but some cars will adapt to new air flow well and some won't and will always need maf reworked. blade..have you been using torque wrench to spec or just using hand feel? maybe just try to tighten more than usual? I been just using my hand feel and its been fine for me. Sent from my LG-P500 using Tapatalk

04-24-2012, 08:27 AM	#649
MACE_ENG Drives: LLT Machine Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: VIC/AUS Posts: 563	Good point Blade. Re-torquing back to factory spec after installation (say a week) certainly isn't a bad idea

04-24-2012, 10:52 AM	#651
bmorecam Account Suspended Drives: jealous vendors mad!! HAHA!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CYBERGMONSTER@GMAIL.COM Posts: 3,658 View My Garage	vent...amen to that. I was using the torque wrench at one point and I actually have one in my tool box. I guess in my case, constantly taking the IM on and off kind of got me lazy and paid the price for it. blade, I believe its standard metric hex. m8-1.25 Sent from my LG-P500 using Tapatalk

04-24-2012, 08:10 PM	#652
MACE_ENG Drives: LLT Machine Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: VIC/AUS Posts: 563	Would be a 13 socket for the job

10-12-2012, 08:55 PM	#656
cpages2 PWN5 J00 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 125	Just got my 25mm kit and I have a few questions. 1) Where can I print install instructions from? Looked all over Mace site but only found these: http://www.maceengineering.com.au/ep...old_Insulators Also my kit only has 5 long blots, I assume this is correct????