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Old 07-15-2007, 09:03 PM
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I am wondering where I can get the thread reducers for the cylinder heads so I can bolt on my accessories for afr 185 heads?
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Old 07-15-2007, 09:26 PM
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like helicoil???
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Old 07-15-2007, 09:34 PM
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no the threaded reducers that go in the smog holes on the front of the heads so that I can bolt on the accessories
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Old 07-15-2007, 09:58 PM
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wtf are u talkin about??
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Old 07-15-2007, 11:26 PM
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They are calld thermactor plugs and you can get them at any engine machine shop.
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Old 07-16-2007, 04:30 AM
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or dealership
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Old 07-16-2007, 11:09 AM
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I'm talking about the ones that would go on the front of the heads so I can use the smaller bolts that hold the accessories on. the holes are threaded for a much larger bolt. I have the plugs for the rear of the heads.
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Old 07-16-2007, 11:09 AM
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I think they call them threaded inserts?
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Old 07-16-2007, 01:11 PM
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as mentioned earlier they are called thermactor plugs, I got mine at NAPA.
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Old 07-16-2007, 03:10 PM
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You might just want to call AFR or check a local machine shop
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