Helicoil size for the lower intake manifold.

[Drweldin]

I'd think about the 3Sx stud kit....I just installed it on my car and am pleased with it. Because these things will continue to strip, one at a time, trust me, lol.

[TwIzTeD_3kGt]

I'd think about the 3Sx stud kit....I just installed it on my car and am pleased with it. Because these things will continue to strip, one at a time, trust me, lol.

Not if you torque them properly! They only call for 12 ft/lbs (IIRC)...either that or 7 ft/lbs.

[Drweldin]

Not if you torque them properly! They only call for 12 ft/lbs (IIRC)...either that or 7 ft/lbs.

It still happens. Each of the 2 or 3 times it's happened to me i was using a T-wrench. I typically use a T-wrench for everything. The AL threads will weaken over time...
Edit: And more importantly, look at how much thread engagement there actually is into the lower manifold...not very much which is also part of the problem. If they would have added a few more threads I'd agree with you (maybe).

[Zaroth]

I am having them all helicoiled so that I wont have that problem anymore.

[FeaRpb]

When are you going up there to get it done?

[Zaroth]

Over Christmas break. Going to drive down there and drop it off and then he is going to call me whenever its ready to pick up.

[FeaRpb]

Sounds like fun.