I almost killed Taco Bill...
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I almost killed Taco Bill...
So I was getting ready to do my CMCV delete kit. Since its a pretty simple project, I was feeling confident, etc. I decided to get on MF at the last minute for a second opinion and read Taco Bills "how to" for CMCV delete kit. Well, I learned something I didn't already know. The torque pattern and torque setting for the bolts was in there. So I wrote on my notepad 89 ft-lbs & the tighten pattern. I thought 89 was kind of high but, TB is usually spot on and I figured if it was wrong then somebody would have corrected the post, etc. Sure enough...SNAP!!!!. I broke a bolt off in the block. It was the first one. Right side center bolt (the ones that are really hard to get to). After dropping a few F-bombs, I was ready to look up TBs address and...............I decided to read his post again. It was 89 in-lbs (or 11 ft-lbs).
I decided to leave it there and finish the job to see if it had an impact. Nothing visible but, I'll keep an eye on it. Luckily it's the center bolt on the opposite side of the fule rail from the injectors so, I can't see how it may go bad. There are 2 other fasteners on each side of the broken bolt. Since they're under air pressure only and have the green gaskets I figure it will be fine.
Amazingly, there are no issues (thus far). I figured I wouldn't even feel the difference with the CMCV delete but, I do. I'm not sure if its the tune or the CMCV but, there are definately a few more ponies under the hood. I would recommend this mod. Its cheap, easy and there is noticeable power. Just take your time, do your research and pay attention to detail i.e. in-lbs vs. ft-lbs.
If anybody wants to chime in on my broken bolt issue, please do. I'm curious if there will be future issues.
Cheers!
I decided to leave it there and finish the job to see if it had an impact. Nothing visible but, I'll keep an eye on it. Luckily it's the center bolt on the opposite side of the fule rail from the injectors so, I can't see how it may go bad. There are 2 other fasteners on each side of the broken bolt. Since they're under air pressure only and have the green gaskets I figure it will be fine.
Amazingly, there are no issues (thus far). I figured I wouldn't even feel the difference with the CMCV delete but, I do. I'm not sure if its the tune or the CMCV but, there are definately a few more ponies under the hood. I would recommend this mod. Its cheap, easy and there is noticeable power. Just take your time, do your research and pay attention to detail i.e. in-lbs vs. ft-lbs.
If anybody wants to chime in on my broken bolt issue, please do. I'm curious if there will be future issues.
Cheers!
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Taco is the man and MF.com loves the info and how -to's he has contributed to the forum. There would have been a man hunt for you if you did try to kill the Taco!!!!!
Glad the install is done! in/lbs is drastically different then ft/lbs.....glad it was only one bolt
Glad the install is done! in/lbs is drastically different then ft/lbs.....glad it was only one bolt
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hahahahahahahah... 89 ft lbs. jesus christ.m I just did my front suspension upgrade and the front spindle to struts were 148 ft lbs. good lord, I cranked that f-er down lol.
Last edited by Rubrignitz; 03-14-2009 at 08:44 PM.
#10
Sorry for laughing bro but damn, that's a lotta torque for intake bolts. good info on the CMCV plates though... I may get some before my next tune for emissions. I may even pony for a larger TB. If this new C&L aluminum intake would ever emerge I won't need CMCV's...