Intake torque specs & order

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Mar 23, 2011 | 03:36 PM

allwthrrider

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Intake torque specs & order

Hey all, Would someone have the Torque specs & order on tighten the bolts for a Eldelbrock performer intake on a 390? Thanks

Mar 23, 2011 | 05:54 PM

Sleepy445FE

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I go about 25ft lbs on aluminum intakes. Work from the inside out alternating which side you tighten. Tighten in stages then go around and make sure all bolts are holding tq. Do a dry install first to make sure it sits right. Sometimes you can use the end seals and sometimes the gap is not right and you need to use a bead of silicone instead. I always just use silicone, a little more on the corners where the intake meets the head. Never had a problem with leaks.

Mar 23, 2011 | 06:21 PM

427 fordman

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X2 on the silicone. Actually I use some crap in a can like a silicone, can't remember what the heck its called. I hate therefore never use the end gaskets.

Mar 23, 2011 | 10:01 PM

allwthrrider

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I found what I needed on the Elebrock website but thank you

Mar 24, 2011 | 10:25 AM

orich

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(Right stuff) comes in a can and is gray, setup fast thou! Or the gray rtv works the best for me. Choose your gasket carefully. I've always had troubles with fel-pro on Aluminum intakes leaking after 15-20thousand miles or so. I found the Edelbrock gaskets work best for me. If heads have been milled more then 0.20 then you maybe need to have the intake milled too for good sealing..my 2cents
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