Installation questions

LaserRed96GT · February 28th, 2007, 02:34 AM

Ok so im about to do my pi headswap this weekend (im using the parkway performance kit) and theres a few final questions i need to get cleared up. The first: when i tap the aluminum crossover to put the second temp sensor in where do i do it, or is there a way around tapping the crossover.

Second question: I have asked a few people this and havn't really gotten a good answer. Where exactly do i put the RTV sealent, and how much do i use and how do i apply it?

And any other advice for doing this would be appreciated as well! I dont want to screw my car up haha.

Any help with this is greatly appreciated!!!!!!

Thanks
LaserRed96GT

Casper98GT · February 28th, 2007, 08:41 AM

Second q" first, you dont need RTV if you do the entire headswap. Thats for the PI intake swap.

first q', When you get the PI intake look at it with the alum facing down...look to the right hand part near the thermostat and you will see a shiney spot about the size of a quarter. Thats where you drill and tap. Its pipe thread by the way. So be careful. I suggest to people taking the sensor and intake and having a machine shop drill and tap. Much easier.

LaserRed96GT · February 28th, 2007, 02:39 PM

ok so u only really need to use rtv when u do the pi intake swap on non pi heads?

LaserRed96GT · February 28th, 2007, 10:35 PM

Also where did u find pipe taps cause all i can find are machine taps : ( also for pipe taps is the process of tapping it any differnt then with machine taps? Like what size hole would i drill for it if it is pipe thread? Do i use a 3/8ths drill bit or do i have to use like a tapperd drill bit?

Thanks again

jsam · February 28th, 2007, 10:43 PM

granger, mc master carr, fastenall, or a plumber's supply house will have them.
a local machine shop should have them also

acmillr · March 1st, 2007, 05:46 AM

You do need to use the rtv.
1. at the bottom corner where the timing cover, oil pan, and block meet.
2. at the joint where the heads meet the block before installing the timing cover.
3. where the heads meet the timing cover underneath the valve covers.
4. in the keyway slot on the harmonic balancer.

Casper98GT · March 1st, 2007, 10:55 AM

I have the link at my house for the exact tap cost me like 12 bucks

February 28th, 2007, 02:34 AM	#1
LaserRed96GT Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 9	Installation questions Ok so im about to do my pi headswap this weekend (im using the parkway performance kit) and theres a few final questions i need to get cleared up. The first: when i tap the aluminum crossover to put the second temp sensor in where do i do it, or is there a way around tapping the crossover. Second question: I have asked a few people this and havn't really gotten a good answer. Where exactly do i put the RTV sealent, and how much do i use and how do i apply it? And any other advice for doing this would be appreciated as well! I dont want to screw my car up haha. Any help with this is greatly appreciated!!!!!! Thanks LaserRed96GT

February 28th, 2007, 10:43 PM	#5
jsam Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankiln ky Posts: 3	granger, mc master carr, fastenall, or a plumber's supply house will have them. a local machine shop should have them also __________________ 97 gts 1 of 1135 in aztec gold option 248a pi swapped 75 mm tb and plenum 80 mm maf 24 lb injectors frp shorties flowtec o/r h hooker areos w/ dumps motive gear 3.90 sct tuned 247 rwhp 303 rwtq 88 t-top lx 68 coupe project. was my grandads

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February 28th, 2007, 02:39 PM	#3
LaserRed96GT Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 9	ok so u only really need to use rtv when u do the pi intake swap on non pi heads?

February 28th, 2007, 10:35 PM	#4
LaserRed96GT Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 9	Also where did u find pipe taps cause all i can find are machine taps : ( also for pipe taps is the process of tapping it any differnt then with machine taps? Like what size hole would i drill for it if it is pipe thread? Do i use a 3/8ths drill bit or do i have to use like a tapperd drill bit? Thanks again

March 1st, 2007, 05:46 AM	#6
acmillr MM Fanatic 2003 GT Street Fast 16.9@76MPH Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,876	You do need to use the rtv. 1. at the bottom corner where the timing cover, oil pan, and block meet. 2. at the joint where the heads meet the block before installing the timing cover. 3. where the heads meet the timing cover underneath the valve covers. 4. in the keyway slot on the harmonic balancer.

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