Phenolic Intake Spacers now at SHO Source

[pjtoledo]

Mine came in shortly after my previous post. Have not had a chance to install yet but they look good. My concern is that they came in six separate pieces and I don't know how to keep them straight as I install the intake. Again, haven't had a chance to install them yet.

you haven't thought of using studs yet? I'm surprised, considering some of the pictures you've posted.

 

[Irish Pride]

you haven't thought of using studs yet? I'm surprised, considering some of the pictures you've posted.

That's actually the only thing I can think of using to make it work. Was planning on doing my cam caps the same way too.

 

[LOUDSHO92]

The intake dowels should keep them lined up.

 

[Off Road SHO]

Mine came in shortly after my previous post. Have not had a chance to install yet but they look good. My concern is that they came in six separate pieces and I don't know how to keep them straight as I install the intake. Again, haven't had a chance to install them yet.

It's easy. I reccomend using an acid brush with the bristles cut short to spread a thin layer of The Right Stuff or Ultra Black silicone sealer on the bottom side of the gasket, stick them on the heads and then temporarily place the intake on top of them and spin down the bolts to firmly press the gaskets into the silicone. This seals the gaskets to the heads so that you can remove and re-install the intake whenever it's needed without having to worry about those gaskets not being lined up. Let it cure overnight and then unbolt and remove the intake. You should clean up any silicone that squeezed to the inside with an Exacto knife.

When ready for final assembly, just add the factory rubberized aluminum gaskets on top of the spacers (no silicone needed here) bolt down the intake and torque accordingly. If you didn't get longer bolts to compensate for the additional thickness, be very carefull to not strip out the threads in the heads. Either get longer bolts or reduce the final torque amount.

Tom