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IndeedSS1 · 08-28-2012, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RacnJsn95

I have also noticed the bowing as you mentioned. I don't think the TB is the problem, but the intake manifold itself... Something else I noticed is that not all of my threaded inserts on the manifold are flush with the mounting face, and are sticking out slightly. I tried tapping them back in but they wouldn't budge. I suspect it's always been this way. Definitely bowed though.

If you think the gap is happening at the intake manifold, I wonder if a new o-ring would help? I know mine has a permanent flattened contact area.

Jason@JacFab · 08-28-2012, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by IndeedSS1

If you think the gap is happening at the intake manifold, I wonder if a new o-ring would help? I know mine has a permanent flattened contact area.

My o-ring still sticks out quite a bit, looks like amost .125" once the wedge is up against it before I start to tighten it. It litterally bows around the o-ring as I tighten it. But the whistle is gone (for now) so we'll see what happens.

Pro Stock John · 08-28-2012, 09:53 AM

Hoping to race Monday. I am planning to play with my shift points again but if it all works out and I get the number I want then I'll pull the wedge off.

white ZL1 · 08-28-2012, 12:18 PM

John, which track are you going to?

Pro Stock John · 08-28-2012, 01:12 PM

I usually hit GLD.

Jason@JacFab · 09-12-2012, 12:15 PM

John,

Did you ever try this at the track?

Pro Stock John · 09-12-2012, 12:17 PM

I've run since installing it but I've changed shift points too, so no data just on the wedge.

I still believe it's good for low end torque.

08-28-2012, 09:53 AM	#101
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,221	Hoping to race Monday. I am planning to play with my shift points again but if it all works out and I get the number I want then I'll pull the wedge off. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

08-28-2012, 01:12 PM	#103
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,221	I usually hit GLD. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

09-12-2012, 12:17 PM	#105
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,221	I've run since installing it but I've changed shift points too, so no data just on the wedge. I still believe it's good for low end torque. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

08-28-2012, 12:18 PM	#102
white ZL1 Drives: none Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DFW area Posts: 1,844	John, which track are you going to?

09-12-2012, 12:15 PM	#104
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,685	John, Did you ever try this at the track?