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Old 10-09-2004, 06:37 AM
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i got a trick flow intake in the mail, and i bought a 1 inch spacer. the spacer comes with new studs and 2 long bolts, they look like torque bolts or something. it looks like (maybe) an 8mm 12 point socket will work, but dont have one. just wondering if you guys know the size and what not. thanks -james
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Old 10-09-2004, 08:59 PM
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nevermind then... i'll figure it out, just take the bolts to the store and buy a socket, i think the nuts are 12 point 3/8's anyawyas, im sure of it, stil not sure what size the longer bolts are though, there like the next size smaller i'd assume.. i dont got **** for 12 point sockets....
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Old 10-09-2004, 09:55 PM
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Make sure you use the 12 point socket.
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Old 10-09-2004, 11:36 PM
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the 12 point socket is the only one that will work, so i will have to... BUT im not sure what size the other one is that i need... all i know's its smaller than 3/8's
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Old 10-10-2004, 02:31 PM
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5/16" 12 point socket
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Old 10-26-2004, 02:31 AM
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I had the same problem. For the Trick Flows, you need a 10mm 12 point socket for the two on the passenger side. The two on the right you are going to need a wrench for, can't use a socket. Takes a little time to work it in, but it goes. What I ended up doing is taking a crappy wrench and grinding just a hair off of it to fit it in. You'll see what I mean. As for the two on the top of the manifold (by the logo) you'll use an 8mm 12 point socket to get at those, they will fit inside the recessed hole. Have a blast man
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Old 10-26-2004, 03:49 AM
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i did it and its done and it works great, and yeah a wrench is whate i needed, and 2 other sockets... it sucks that i couldnt tourqe them, i hate not tourqing ****
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