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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: SuperDuty on March 22, 2010, 09:04:12 PM

Title: Intake Bolts
Post by: SuperDuty on March 22, 2010, 09:04:12 PM

Has anyone else had this problem? I ordered a Intake bolt kit off jegs and the bolts are too short. I cant seem to find the right ones in a kit anywhere. Im just looking for some chrome or coated bolts. The ones I bought are an Inch and a quarter long and a couple grab maybe 2 threads and a few dont even thread up. I have stock heads with an Eldelbroke Performer 2.0. Any advice?

Title: Re: Intake Bolts
Post by: mopartec on March 22, 2010, 09:37:49 PM

i have found you can go to a good hardware store that carry's chrome bolts and may find the right leanght you need. i have done that.

Title: Re: Intake Bolts
Post by: SuperDuty on March 22, 2010, 09:39:36 PM

Yah, thats my next option. I was hoping for a whole package deal to get it over with though. Anyone know how deep the threads go into the heads? Id hate to get 12 bolts that are too long.  :screwy:

Title: Re: Intake Bolts
Post by: BoatsNHoesNKL on March 23, 2010, 12:03:29 AM

try fastenal store they have every nut and bolt you can think of.

Title: Re: Intake Bolts
Post by: beerjet on March 23, 2010, 12:50:54 AM

I used the SS ARP bolt w/the 12 point heads are they are MORE than long enough.
And they work really good on chevy exhaust logs.

-beerjet-

Title: Re: Intake Bolts
Post by: Luckie Stiff on March 23, 2010, 05:40:49 AM

3/8-16 X 1.5" long. Ace Hardware carries chrome and stainless, I think Homo Depot has Zinc plated stuff.

Title: Re: Intake Bolts
Post by: 76NORDIC on March 23, 2010, 07:49:30 AM

BUY STAINLESS  !!!!!!!    just my .02

Title: Re: Intake Bolts
Post by: beerjet on March 23, 2010, 08:33:07 AM

http://www.jegs.com/i/ARP/070/435-2001/10002/-1

-beerjet-

Title: Re: Intake Bolts
Post by: SuperDuty on March 23, 2010, 08:35:49 AM

I was checkin those ones out.. But I cant find a length. That would be perfect though. Thanks for helpin out everyone.

Title: Re: Intake Bolts
Post by: beerjet on March 23, 2010, 08:40:35 AM

Quote from: SuperDuty on March 23, 2010, 08:35:49 AM

I was checkin those ones out.. But I cant find a length. That would be perfect though. Thanks for helpin out everyone.

Call um.

-beerjet-

Title: Re: Intake Bolts
Post by: sturat 514 on March 23, 2010, 12:06:14 PM

Quote from: beerjet on March 23, 2010, 12:50:54 AM

I used the SS ARP bolt w/the 12 point heads are they are MORE than long enough.
And they work really good on chevy exhaust logs.

-beerjet-

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Title: Re: Intake Bolts
Post by: IRRebel on March 23, 2010, 08:28:57 PM

This is where I go for everything!

Mom and Pop operation here in town, but whatever bolt or nut you need, they have it! S/S or whatever.....

Fred's Nuts and Bolts
1405 N Pinal Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122-3359
(520) 426-1737

Ray

Title: Re: Intake Bolts
Post by: Huklebuk on March 24, 2010, 06:28:52 AM

Home Depot carries stainless steel nuts bolts and washers.  Whenever I need to replace one I just take it in and use their handy dandy bolt sizer thing to make sure I'm getting the right one.  Spend the extra dough and you will be better of in the long run.

Title: Re: Intake Bolts
Post by: obnoxious001 on March 28, 2010, 05:04:39 PM

Quote from: SuperDuty on March 22, 2010, 09:04:12 PM

Has anyone else had this problem? I ordered a Intake bolt kit off jegs and the bolts are too short. I cant seem to find the right ones in a kit anywhere. Im just looking for some chrome or coated bolts. The ones I bought are an Inch and a quarter long and a couple grab maybe 2 threads and a few dont even thread up. I have stock heads with an Eldelbroke Performer 2.0. Any advice?

1 1/4" would be the normal length for a BBC intake manifold, unless it's a tall deck.  You didn't say anything about what your engine is?

Title: Re: Intake Bolts
Post by: SuperDuty on March 28, 2010, 07:46:07 PM

Its not a tall deck. Just a BBC with edelbroke intake. I have the thicker gaskets, but they dont make that big of a difference.

Title: Re: Intake Bolts
Post by: SuperDuty on March 29, 2010, 09:38:13 PM

Would the 18-8 Stainless work or do I have to go to the 316  stainless?

Title: Re: Intake Bolts
Post by: beerjet on March 29, 2010, 10:52:10 PM

Quote from: SuperDuty on March 29, 2010, 09:38:13 PM

Would the 18-8 Stainless work or do I have to go to the 316  stainless?

Those bolts only need to be torqued to 30lbs .
I think thats what I read somewhere

-beerjet-

Title: Re: Intake Bolts
Post by: electrowoman on March 30, 2010, 06:13:14 AM

There are some china cheap ss bolts out there.  If I were you I'd take a little magnet
along and see if the SS bolts stick.   If they do don't buy them.

Title: Re: Intake Bolts
Post by: sandeggo on April 04, 2010, 07:45:30 AM

its not the chinese that make the SS magnetic. if there is nickel in it, it wont be magnetic ( i.e. 300 series)  but the 400 series stainless will be magnetic.

Title: Re: Intake Bolts
Post by: sandeggo on April 04, 2010, 07:52:29 AM

Quote from: SuperDuty on March 29, 2010, 09:38:13 PM

Would the 18-8 Stainless work or do I have to go to the 316  stainless?

18/8 is essentially 304 grade stainless. 18/8 stands for 18% chromium and 8% Nickel. the tensile and yield strengths of 316 are far superior to the 18/8. if it isnt much more expensive i would just go with the 316