Ford_Dude

So I'm going to be installing a FRPP TB soon (Already have it in hand) and I'm interested in replacing the screws that hold it to make it look a little nicer.

I think I've seen it posted that the tops ar 8mm and bottoms are 10mm.

I know on mine the tops are screws and bottoms are studs and nuts.
I was thinking if I can find the right ones some Allen head screws would be nice, also might go with black screws as I think it'd have nice contrast with the TB.
I figure if that's accurate for the heads, it tells me nothing about the threads.

Derf00

http://www.uprproducts.com/0510-must...ap-covers.html
http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-b...s-set-8mm.html
http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-b...-set-10mm.html

For bolts, it will be best to use covers that snap into place. That way you don't compromise the quality of the bolt holding the part in place.

I don't think you'll find anything for stud/nut combos.

08'MustangDude

For other engine dress up:


I did all I could get to on mine:


Also did the Fenders, cowl covers, every one, except one at the A/C canister, lower, need a
longer bolt... I did the four rear license plate bolts too.

Ford_Dude

I was thinking some thing like this.

08'MustangDude

Yes, we use those at the shop, and I polish them.

I use a cordless drill, and six different levels if sand paper, and I sand them smooth,
then start 600 grit wet to 1000, and I put a nice polish on them.

Ford_Dude

Cool, I'm looking for some of that type, but black oxide coated instead of polished.
Would you happen to have the thread specs?

08'MustangDude

Polish them, THEN coat them... Or, black chrome...

Ford_Dude

But do you have the thread spec? The top screws on mine are hex head and I'd rather change them to allen head like in that picture.

08'MustangDude

Take one out then run to a hardware store, Lowes, or Home Depot and
see what the thread pitch is.

Ford_Dude

Well since no one had info on the specs I bought some screw and nut thread checking tools.

So for future reference in case someone sees this thread they're M6 1.0 (IE 6mm and 1.0 threads)
I bought some off belmetric.com along with some thick washers.

I plan to do this in phases.
1. just test fit to make sure I got the right length, I got 30mm though maybe I should have gotten 35mm.
2. once fitment is confirmed I plan to see able getting one set of washers (qty 4) powder coated black.
3. I'll then use the black powder coated washers when putting on the larger polished TB.