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09-27-2020, 12:28 PM | #1 |
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What type bolts to use on aluminum intake? Use anti seize also?
I bought this intake for my L31
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/EDL-2116 I also bought the edelbrock manifold bolt kit but for the other bolts like the distributor mount and others.. what type bolts should be used? And is anti-seize recommended? |
09-27-2020, 12:54 PM | #2 |
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Re: What type bolts to use on aluminum intake? Use anti seize also?
They male black ones too:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-434-2002
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09-27-2020, 12:57 PM | #3 |
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Re: What type bolts to use on aluminum intake? Use anti seize also?
Stainless steel or zinc plated works well. A dab of anti-seize (the aluminum type) wouldn't hurt.
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09-27-2020, 01:12 PM | #4 |
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09-27-2020, 02:10 PM | #5 |
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Re: What type bolts to use on aluminum intake? Use anti seize also?
That's exactly what I use. It's aluminum-based and will prevent galling between steel fasteners and aluminum components.
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09-30-2020, 08:15 AM | #6 |
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Re: What type bolts to use on aluminum intake? Use anti seize also?
Permatex #2 is just like anti seize and will keep those bolts from leaking.
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