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Re: Edelbrock Intake Bolt Socket...What You Using?
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Originally Posted by HO455
I just pulled an intake off a Pontiac that had those bolts installed. Cheap junk! They when straight from the engine to the scrap barrel. They were 5/16-18 threads. ABSOLUTE GARBAGE!
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A long time ago I ordered a set of Summit-branded intake manifold bolts that were cheesy like that. But since then I've used nothing but ARP stainless bolts, both 12- and 6-point that take a 3/8" wrench. I recommend using the flat washers that come with the bolts.
I also use ARP's 6-point header bolts that are great for tight spaces where you can only use a open end wrench. They even sell a set with 5/16" hex heads.
Over the years, I've acquired a few ARP stainless bolts that I use for other applications like this:
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Mike
1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes.
1982 C10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350, Vortec heads -- sold
1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it!
1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming.
Retired as a factory automation products salesman.
Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop.
Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!
Last edited by MikeB; 06-01-2024 at 08:50 PM.
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