PARTS LIST
From Mid-America Motorworks catalog:
>> Accel high-flow intake manifold,PN 618-589
>> Accel high-flow intake runners,PN618-587
>> Accel high-flow plenum, PN 618-583
>> Edelbrock throttle body, PN 609-093
>> Adjustable MAF sensor, PN 622-622
>> EGR Tube Insulation
From local speed shop:
>> Mr. Gasket manifold/runner gasket setPN 5851
From local Chevy dealer:
>> IAC connector
>> TPS connector
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
In addition to everyday handtools suchas screwdrivers, wrenches, and sockets,you'll also need:
>> 5⁄8-inch line (flare) wrench
>> 3⁄4-inch line (flare) wrench
>> 8mm socket
>> 10mm socket
>> T20 torx socket
>> T40 torx socket
>> T45 torx socket
>> 3⁄8-inch16 tap (for chasing cylinder headbolt holes)
You may also want to use:
>> Snap-on ball-type hex and torx driver set
>> Snap-on wire connector pigtail remover
>> Teflon tape (for pipe fittings)
>> Silicone sealant (for front and rear ofintake manifold)
>> Thread sealant
19 This is the reason we bolted...
19 This is the reason we bolted up theleft-hand intake runner before installingthe plenum. This is the inboard bolt at therear inside of the runner and, as you cansee, it is difficult to access with theplenum in place. The new Accel runners aresupplied with Allen head bolts replacingthe original Torx bolts.
20 Here are two of the fourbolts...
20 Here are two of the fourbolts that hold the fuel rail tothe intake manifold. Duringreassembly, it is importantthat all eight of the injectorsare properly seated beforetightening these four bolts.
21 We reinstalled and tightened...
21 We reinstalled and tightened the twofuel lines using new O-rings to ensure aleak-free assembly. We also took theopportunity to replace the water pumpbypass hose while it was accessible.
22 During reassembly, we found...
22 During reassembly, we found the vacuumtube for the PVC valve interfered withthe reinstallation of the left-side runner,so we had to remove the runner and positionthis vacuum tube before tightening theinjector rail and installing the runner. Alsonote the tight clearance at the 9th injectorin the lower lefthand corner of thisphoto. This is the part we were referringto when describing the issue of specificorder that we had to learn by equal partsof trial and error.
23 The fuel supply line for...
23 The fuel supply line for the 9thinjector is sealed with an O-ring thatmust be positioned carefully to avoiddamage during tightening.
24 This coolant fitting must...
24 This coolant fitting must be swappedfrom the old intake manifold to the new one.