JimS

DrX posted a pic of his Radix off the truck and it had 5 bolts holding the J tube on.

I've finally managed to get the middle bottom back bolt out and I've bent up a 12mm box end wrench to fit under the cowl so I can get the top bolts out but...

If there is as 6th bolt, in the back, bottom, under the j tube then I'm just screwed as relates to getting the j tube off the truck with the sc still in the truck.

So, what's the word? 5 or 6 bolts on the back of the Radix J tube?

Thanks, Jim (if there's five I'll have the 90mm tb up & running in just a few days as my machinist genious friend make time to weld the corner on the flange, make a hole and elongate a couple other holes... PLEASE tell me there's 5 )

BlownChevy

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..5..

JimS

YESYESYESYESYESYES!!! The definitive word from the guy what knows!!!!! FIVE!!!!!!

This sounds dumb I know but I achieved a real thrill by getting that job done on my own. It was a bitch and by god I did it. I didn't have to go for help. I've never been very "handy" but I did it and that's a big deal.

Now to get the j tube off there and get it altered.

Thanks Brian! Jim

New Question: Which Perma Tex product will work the as well as the Loctite 510 that is recommended to seal the J tube back onto the sc.

BlownChevy

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Get the Loctite

5.7

hehe a real back breaker i cant believe you did it

heres a couple tips for ya bro it will help with the install 1) open up the the hood and remove the bolt from hood support and put it in the other hole see pic.. 2) unbolt fan remove and then youll have space to put your feet.

JimS

GOT the locktite.

My machinist says he'll be able to weld on the "EAR" and port the j tube by Wed for sure. Then the next week the Pacesetters w/cut out and wb guage will get installed.

Following that I can go see Zippy to install the heads, cam, meth kit, radiator, mjhowards cool extra large heat exchanger, and put a bad *** tune on it all.

JimS

5.7... thanks for th tip!

Brian.... You mentioned in another thread that the Corvette 90mm tb had a groove machined in for a gasket but mine does not (ordered the part # in your thread). I'm wondering if I can just seal it with the Loctite 510? Or would making a gasket be better?

When using the 510 is it spread all over or is it best to lay down a bead and let it spread from the pressure of bolting the part on? Thanks, Jim

krambo

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lay a bead, don't smear.

I currently am using just the loctite on the TB but now have gasket material that I am cutting up. Got it from summit. The TB sits fairly tight on the flange but a more forgiving gasket seems to me to be a better choice.

JimS

I think I'll get some gasket material.

DrX

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The groove for the seal can be machined into the flange as on the LS2 intake.