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    Removing down to the intake manifold

    Found it: https://turbobuick.com/threads/fyi-for-power-plate-users.451759/ I ended up using M8 x 1.25 x 60 studs on everything like you mentioned. I looked on Ebay, but can only find them in 50 mm length now. The 60 mm bottomed out in the hole and helped me to avoid heli-coil on the one I...
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    Removing down to the intake manifold

    Just a note on the PP. The instructions call for reuse of the original plenum bolts. After they were all snug the very first bolt that I torqued (15 lb/ft ?? - wasn't much) pulled the aluminum threads out of the intake. IMO, those factory bolts were not catching enough threads once the PP...
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    Cigarette Lighter Removal

    Mine rests in the console now because it flies out of the dash when launching the car! Haha
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    Cracked driver's side header

    The header was removed with no major bolt issues. I had the crossover pipe out recently and had high-temp anti-seize on those bolts. Header bolts came out fairly easily. Used some Kroil on the dipstick tube nut as it felt like it was a little seized on the stud. I just wasn't sure that one...
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    Cracked driver's side header

    Well I removed my cracked driver's side header today. I have ordered the TA stock replacement, but they are on back order and they can't even provide an estimated shipping date. I want to repair the stock unit, even if it is only on the car temporarily, so I can continue to work on my tune and...
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    Speedometer cable routing

    That kind of matches what I was thinking. Speedo is jumping around and I don't like the multiple bends in my current routing. I'm installing a new cable and want everything to be right.
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    Speedometer cable routing

    Hey guys, I had to re-register since I originally registered between October 18 and the time of the datacenter episode. Anyway, I have a question regarding the speedometer cable routing, particularly around the brake booster and firewall entry point. In the attached pic, this is how the cable...
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