why do install instructions say this?

[302fordracer]

The install instructions for the street heat TF intake I just bought says if I wanna use my stock 58 mm TB that I will need an adaptor? I thought that the adaptor fit fine with these? I know I need the intake adaptor but what else do I need? I bought the felpro gaskets...can anyone who has installed this manifold on a 94 or 95 send me a list of everything I will need to make this intake work properly...they also mention strut tower...thought that I didn't really need one of those either..

 

[Hef5.0weisen]

mine is in the garage, patiently waiting to go on. If you got the intake, adapter and gaskets you're set. Some tools are handy, what most don't have is a torque wrench, I'm getting one for this job. Get some RTV, teflon tape, and some hose clamps, these are just foresight. I also got a new T-stat and gasket, cap and rotor, and coolant temp sensor, thses are just cheap maintenace. Did you get that adaptor yet, your t-body will work with it, you'll just need to pull the studs out of the old intake.. The strut tower brace will have to go, hock it to a guy with a six cylinder car, you can replace it witha different style, but you don't need to, some guys around here say they don't feel a differnece anyway. good luck, Hef

 

[Joes95GT]

If you have access to a welder, the stock STB can be made to fit very easily.

As previously said, you NEED a torque wrench. When you go deeper and deeper into motor work, precise torque readings are a must.

Joe