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intake plenum bracket missing. needed?

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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 04:17 PM
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intake plenum bracket missing. needed?

Hey guys, I had installed NWP spacers and thus got rid of the plenum bracket.
Going back to stock due to air leak and warped gaskets.

I dont have the support bracket any more for the plenum. Do i really need it?

Also if stock gasket is being used do I need to use RTV still? or just lay the bracket down?
Old Nov 6, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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No you don't need either..bracket or RTV.
Old Nov 6, 2013 | 06:23 PM
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He's right. But you will need an IM gasket.

So what's the problem, warped gaskets.
Old Nov 6, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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selling the top three spacers?
Old Nov 6, 2013 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
He's right. But you will need an IM gasket.

So what's the problem, warped gaskets.
^^^This...
Old Nov 7, 2013 | 07:43 AM
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warped gaskets aka warped NWP spacers, or...?
Old Nov 7, 2013 | 08:03 AM
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yes. I think the NWP gasket is warped. It no longer sits flush with the plenum.
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