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    #1

    Finally Got a 3/8" Phenolic Intake Spacer

    Hi All,

    Well, I just managed to get my hands on one from E-bay, complete with longer bolts, for my 91 GM. It also came with two gaskets, one for each side of the spacer.


    It doesn't have the small (egr) hole in the middle of the spacer, though. I figure I'll get a hole saw and drill it in (carefully!).

    The question for my buddies here is:
    Should I put gasket shellac, RTV, or spray sealer on the gaskets before attaching them to the spacer, or just do it dry?

    It's only making an air seal between the upper and lower plenum.
    What are your opinions?

    Thanks,
    91gmblack
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    Came with the bolts too?

    Nice!
    1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
    Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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      #3
      You can do it dry and it should be fine. If you are anal, wipe them down with some oil, and then put it on. DO NOT USE RTV! The chemicals that it releases will ruin your O2 sensors.

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        #4
        Finally Got a 3/8" Phenolic Intake Spacer

        I put mine on dry - no problems.

        When I pulled it apart, it was clear that the factory assembled it dry, too.


        HO with Explorer Cam, Electric Fan, Cop Sway Bars, Dual exhaust with no mufflers, 15x7" American Racing; 215/70R15's front, 255/60R15's rear, 3.55's with Trak-Lok.

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          #5
          LOL, I have one sitting in the barn doing NADA. DO not but anything on the gaskets!
          Builder/Owner of Badass Panther Wagons

          Busy maintaining a fleet of Fords

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            #6
            to GMN. Go to the "Newbie and Guest Forum" and introduce yourself. Don't forget to tell us about your car. I hope the 3/8" spacer works out for you.


            '90 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
            Baseline 5.0L numbers totally stock, 123 rwhp, 239 rwtq
            5.4L swap coming soon.

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              #7
              Originally posted by N A
              to GMN. Go to the "Newbie and Guest Forum" and introduce yourself. Don't forget to tell us about your car. I hope the 3/8" spacer works out for you.
              He's been here awhile...just a lurker
              1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
              Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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                #8
                yeah, pay attention to the join dates...duh...lol Just messin with ya.

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                  #9
                  Thanks, I'll put it on dry.

                  89GrandMarquis: I like the chrome on the door bottoms.
                  My GM is in great shape and shiny black too.

                  How did you put that chrome on?

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                    #10
                    Only 13 posts in over a year? I smell a loner, maybe a rebel. Maybe he doesn't like us. Maybe he's ashamed of us. Is it our missing eye? Our awful smell. Or our bum leg? Maybe he's an Import lover!!!!


                    '90 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
                    Baseline 5.0L numbers totally stock, 123 rwhp, 239 rwtq
                    5.4L swap coming soon.

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                      #11
                      Be very careful messing with that. Phenolic is brittle and might shatter on you. Also, the EGR passage should have a metal sleeve in the hole to keep it from overheating and cooking the plastic. I'd really suggest getting one with the passage already in place.
                      86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
                      5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

                      91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

                      1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

                      Originally posted by phayzer5
                      I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by 91gmblack
                        Thanks, I'll put it on dry.

                        89GrandMarquis: I like the chrome on the door bottoms.
                        My GM is in great shape and shiny black too.

                        How did you put that chrome on?
                        Chrome is factory, as far as I know. It was on the car when I bought it. I've seen other cars with the chrome too, so I'm thinking it is factory.


                        HO with Explorer Cam, Electric Fan, Cop Sway Bars, Dual exhaust with no mufflers, 15x7" American Racing; 215/70R15's front, 255/60R15's rear, 3.55's with Trak-Lok.

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                          #13
                          Yea a few people have the chrome on here. I'm 99.9% sure it's factory.
                          Nick
                          88 Colony Park LS
                          G-pa's old car, but he's cruisin around heaven in his 69 wagon now
                          Future plans:Semi HO conversion, or Explorer motor swap, shift kit, PI springs and sway bars, KYB-GR2 shocks

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                            #14
                            Hi N A,

                            Actually i only have 13 posts because i was on CV.net (sorry).

                            But I've found that you GM guys are more helpful and willing to teach and give advice, so you'll hear a lot more from me.

                            Thanks to all again,
                            91gmblack

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by gadget73
                              Be very careful messing with that. Phenolic is brittle and might shatter on you. Also, the EGR passage should have a metal sleeve in the hole to keep it from overheating and cooking the plastic. I'd really suggest getting one with the passage already in place.

                              Well it's too late for me; already have it.
                              My neighbor has a good hole saw, so he'll drill the EGR hole for me.

                              I thought phenolic repels heat?
                              Why would i then need a metal sleeve?

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