Cobb SRI Question

[Evolved]

I just recently purchased a used Cobb SRI from a member on this board. I'm not, how do you say, the most mechanically inclined person on the planet and was wondering if anyone had a quick write up of how to install the SRI, what tools would be needed, etc.? Thanks in advance!

 

[8.5MS3]

http://www.cobbforums.com/forums/images/COBB_MS3Intake-1.pdf

 

[tunersteve]

Although that's for the MS3, it will work for 90% of the install.

 

[Evolved]

Thanks for the help! I installed it yesterday and have one more question......

The bolt that I'm supposed to hook the mounting bracket up to is stuck. Real stuck. I have a ratchet set with a few extensions, but it just keeps slipping and I don't want to strip the nut past the point no return. Any ideas???

 

[8.5MS3]

did you try some wd40 or lube oil on the bolt? spray it, let it sit for 15 min and try again

 

[Evolved]

Yeah, I tried that once yesterday and once again this morning. All it did was make the socket wrench slip easier. Any other suggestions?

 

[8.5MS3]

did you try tightening the bolt then loosening it. if you tighten it slightly it could break the seize and then you can loosen it easier. are you sure your using the right size. if the socket is slipping it could be that the socket is bad. that happened to me when i did my mm install

 

[Neofolis]

From my experience with plumbing, applying heat will enable you to remove just about any siezed metal threads, assuming you can do it safely.

 

[Evolved]

did you try tightening the bolt then loosening it. if you tighten it slightly it could break the seize and then you can loosen it easier. are you sure your using the right size. if the socket is slipping it could be that the socket is bad. that happened to me when i did my mm install

Not a bad idea....I'll go out and try that. I've been using a 13mm socket, the 11mm is too small, and I don't have a 12mm, so that might be the key.

From my experience with plumbing, applying heat will enable you to remove just about any siezed metal threads, assuming you can do it safely.

I thought about that.....I can't come up with any kind of heat source that I could safely apply in the engine bay, though. At least without having to spend money on buying a heat gun or something like that.

 

[8.5MS3]

try a high pressure butane cigar lighter

 

[Blendercloud]

From my experience with plumbing, applying heat will enable you to remove just about any siezed metal threads, assuming you can do it safely.

Very small propane torches are quite handy for this. It's very, very central heat and doesn't leave much to radiate to surrounding areas.

 

[Evolved]

Got it! A small butane lighter from Walgreens did the trick. Thanks everyone!

 

[Blendercloud]

Good thinkin' MacGyver.

 

[Super Shredder]

and now to make a bong from the old airbox.

 

[pakman6]

lol at super shredder