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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by moneyshotz:
Do you need new bolts? Or can I use what's already there?<hr></blockquote>
This will need to be determined. I know that it is possible on the 98 and newer models to back out the studs enough to fit a 3/8" spacer. But 1 bolt needed to be replaced with a longer one. While it will work, there isn't alot of extra margin, and the risk of stripping the thread is increased.
So I am guessing on a 1/4" one, the likelyhood that you could keep the studs is greater. Not sure about the bolt though. What I think I am going to do is to try and get a couple of people to test fit them (maybe some of the venomVI guys), just to be 100% sure.
<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>so did we ever decide on a final measurement width the spacer is going to be? and we have some mods here who AGREE that this will work fine with an SLP CAI with no interference with the radiator/anything that gets in the way on the 95-97 3.8L's??? <hr></blockquote>
I am going to be making 1/4" unless there are strong objections otherwise. I want to work with you, is there any way to could take a look at this? I do know that there isn't much room if you have the SLP CAI. See if the CAI will move approximately 5/16" of an inch to account for the spacer and the extra gasket. If all else fails, you can send it back if it doesn't work and I will refund your money. I just can't say 100% unless someone has installed one.
Cale, MrCoffee, you will be added to the list.
I will be emailing those on the list tomorrow afternoon with payment instructions. Anyone wanting them after that will be dependant on the amount of material I have left, if any.
DEE
[ July 10, 2002: Message edited by: DEE97GTP ]</p>
Do you need new bolts? Or can I use what's already there?<hr></blockquote>
This will need to be determined. I know that it is possible on the 98 and newer models to back out the studs enough to fit a 3/8" spacer. But 1 bolt needed to be replaced with a longer one. While it will work, there isn't alot of extra margin, and the risk of stripping the thread is increased.
So I am guessing on a 1/4" one, the likelyhood that you could keep the studs is greater. Not sure about the bolt though. What I think I am going to do is to try and get a couple of people to test fit them (maybe some of the venomVI guys), just to be 100% sure.
<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>so did we ever decide on a final measurement width the spacer is going to be? and we have some mods here who AGREE that this will work fine with an SLP CAI with no interference with the radiator/anything that gets in the way on the 95-97 3.8L's??? <hr></blockquote>
I am going to be making 1/4" unless there are strong objections otherwise. I want to work with you, is there any way to could take a look at this? I do know that there isn't much room if you have the SLP CAI. See if the CAI will move approximately 5/16" of an inch to account for the spacer and the extra gasket. If all else fails, you can send it back if it doesn't work and I will refund your money. I just can't say 100% unless someone has installed one.
Cale, MrCoffee, you will be added to the list.
I will be emailing those on the list tomorrow afternoon with payment instructions. Anyone wanting them after that will be dependant on the amount of material I have left, if any.
DEE
[ July 10, 2002: Message edited by: DEE97GTP ]</p>
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