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stangbang302

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i plan on gettin a spacer for my cobra intake, would i still use the original bolts, or would i have to get longer ones?

 

faststang90

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im thinking u need long bolts. i had to get long bolts on my stock intake. just brake it lose and see how much it comes up

 

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i just tried it, def need longer bolts, whatever size spacer i have should i just add that length onto the bolt and thats what size bolts i should use? it sounds good to me but im not all that sure ha

 

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That's all there is really.


Oddly enough, i am using a 3/8" spacer and still using the original bolts though

 

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alright thanks, also i wanted to know what all does a spacer do? i understand keepin the heat down on the intake and able to use taller valve covers, but is that it?

 

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It increases the runner length, so it should promote low end torque a little. It's probably a small enough amount that you wouldn't notice it though.

 

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alright well its somethin i found in this shop and it looks good liftin up that cobra intake up a little