Msd intake mani install tips - Page 2

USAFS197 · 08-15-2018, 02:23 AM

It's largely that section where you see in the picture, I believe. When I took my manifold apart to toss RTV all around it, the gasket going to my throttle body was all kinds of messed up. It was not seated correctly nor was that back corner really tightened down. I have since RTV'd the whole thing and used blue Loctite everywhere I could. The only issue I can see, is the brake booster line that goes in the back of the manifold. There's no way it's getting a proper seal and honestly, I don't know how to address that.

Matt@Tick · 08-15-2018, 08:12 AM

We have installed several of these intake manifolds. We haven't done one yet that had a vacuum leak. When you get all the bolts installed and then the manifold bolted down the gaps always close up for us. I do see them leaking oil out of the pcv connection (which I can't stand) But lucky for us, no vacuum leaks to speak of.

NickyRacerBoy · 08-15-2018, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by vince3

You are forgetting MSD sends them out with missing bolts and incorrect gaskets too

Wow..even worse. Well bought from Brett Pray so sure it's going to be all proper. He is porting it so I'll get that benefit but also put together properly

Glennsta · 08-15-2018, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by USAFS197

It's largely that section where you see in the picture, I believe. When I took my manifold apart to toss RTV all around it, the gasket going to my throttle body was all kinds of messed up. It was not seated correctly nor was that back corner really tightened down. I have since RTV'd the whole thing and used blue Loctite everywhere I could. The only issue I can see, is the brake booster line that goes in the back of the manifold. There's no way it's getting a proper seal and honestly, I don't know how to address that.

This is off topic and random but have you tracked your car yet? I was reading your list of mods and was curious, I'm planning on running something close to your setup.

aai · 08-16-2018, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by IsaacLt1

Any helpful install tips? Going to be installing msd intake and 103 NW Tb any help is appreciated

this was posted up before to help with removal / install of the manifold. Hope it helps
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-manifold.html

62nalide · 08-16-2018, 11:01 AM

We port around 3 a week and they get sent in, ones we order have came with missing bolts and gaskets as mentioned.

solobaric · 08-16-2018, 08:31 PM

Wow, how does that slide past either QC or the guy packaging them. That is crazy to me. I'd be let go pretty quick from my job if I was sending out parts like that.

NickyRacerBoy · 08-17-2018, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by solobaric

Wow, how does that slide past either QC or the guy packaging them. That is crazy to me. I'd be let go pretty quick from my job if I was sending out parts like that.

MSD should be notified! That individual or individuals needs to "fired" immediately.

08-15-2018, 02:23 AM	#15
USAFS197 Drives: 2018 Audi TT RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 1,915	It's largely that section where you see in the picture, I believe. When I took my manifold apart to toss RTV all around it, the gasket going to my throttle body was all kinds of messed up. It was not seated correctly nor was that back corner really tightened down. I have since RTV'd the whole thing and used blue Loctite everywhere I could. The only issue I can see, is the brake booster line that goes in the back of the manifold. There's no way it's getting a proper seal and honestly, I don't know how to address that. __________________ 2018 Audi TT ▊RS 2.4X 0-60, 1.6X 60', 120+mph 1/8th, 4.XX 60-130, 150+mph traps on 255/35/18 R888R tires on the street (unprepped). 2019 Audi RS3 About as fast as the TT RS 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Sold 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Sold 2019 Corvette Z06 Sold 2021 Charger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Sold

08-16-2018, 11:01 AM	#20
62nalide Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 4,102	We port around 3 a week and they get sent in, ones we order have came with missing bolts and gaskets as mentioned. __________________ https://frankensteined.net/ Martin@Frankensteined.net

08-16-2018, 08:31 PM	#21
solobaric Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 526	Wow, how does that slide past either QC or the guy packaging them. That is crazy to me. I'd be let go pretty quick from my job if I was sending out parts like that. __________________ 2017 1SS Hyper Blue M6 2001 Ford Lightning

08-15-2018, 08:12 AM	#16
Matt@Tick Drives: All GM Performance Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mount Airy, NC Posts: 337	We have installed several of these intake manifolds. We haven't done one yet that had a vacuum leak. When you get all the bolts installed and then the manifold bolted down the gaps always close up for us. I do see them leaking oil out of the pcv connection (which I can't stand) But lucky for us, no vacuum leaks to speak of.

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