mitsuowner1991
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There's no reason you would need longer bolts. I literally installed this plate yesterday with bolts from multiple throttle bodies. Every throttle body has the allen head bolts.
I had to get longer bolts for mine since the stock ones weren't long enough. Just take one of the originals up to Lowe's or Home Depot or even a hardware shop, they should have a nut and bolt sizing chart so you can get the right thread and size. I can' remember the size but I have a feeling they were m6 and I don' remember the thread. Might be m6×1.00 but check the chart to make sure. Then you find the size on the shelf or the rack and get them a little longer. There is one that is shorter than the others though so you can' get all the same size. I can' remember if the one in the center is a different size as well.
That's how I have replaced some of the hardware I needed and if you need help someone should be able to help you. Just show them the old screws and that you need them to be longer. They are usually 5mm differences between the sizes.
I had to get longer bolts for mine since the stock ones weren't long enough. Just take one of the originals up to Lowe's or Home Depot or even a hardware shop, they should have a nut and bolt sizing chart so you can get the right thread and size. I can' remember the size but I have a feeling they were m6 and I don' remember the thread. Might be m6×1.00 but check the chart to make sure. Then you find the size on the shelf or the rack and get them a little longer. There is one that is shorter than the others though so you can' get all the same size. I can' remember if the one in the center is a different size as well.
That's how I have replaced some of the hardware I needed and if you need help someone should be able to help you. Just show them the old screws and that you need them to be longer. They are usually 5mm differences between the sizes.
I had to get longer bolts for mine since the stock ones weren't long enough. Just take one of the originals up to Lowe's or Home Depot or even a hardware shop, they should have a nut and bolt sizing chart so you can get the right thread and size. I can' remember the size but I have a feeling they were m6 and I don' remember the thread. Might be m6×1.00 but check the chart to make sure. Then you find the size on the shelf or the rack and get them a little longer. There is one that is shorter than the others though so you can' get all the same size. I can' remember if the one in the center is a different size as well.
That's how I have replaced some of the hardware I needed and if you need help someone should be able to help you. Just show them the old screws and that you need them to be longer. They are usually 5mm differences between the sizes.
You're a bright one.Well then you got lucky.. what do you think im lieing ans just want longer bolts ****. I asked a question.
My plate is literally 1/8 of an inch. The exact dimension you mentioned in your post. I did answer the question whether I'm right or wrong. Feel free to spoonfeed this ungrateful dipshit all you want. I've already helped him on multiple threads so he has no reason to get mouthy with me.I had to get new screws for the FIAV housing because maybe 2 threads were sticking out past the plate and wouldnt thread into the throttle body. Saying that you dont need the screws and not actually answering the question makes to ask, why bother posting and not actually answer the question?
That's because I misspoke. I meant Phillips head. I used the plate on multiple throttle bodies, of multiple generations that had multiple sets of stock bolts. To answer your question, why even reply?The guy clearly doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground so it's entirely possible the bolts are the correct size and he's so incompetent he can't figure it out. For example, one of his posts he just asks where does this gasket go? Front or back? I reply with "back". Not only can the guy not take 5 seconds to do a search, he doesn't even bother to reply back and say thanks for me helping him. So once again, if someone doesn't have the ability to determine where their throttle body gasket goes, then I don't have much confidence in their mechanic abilityYou also stated that you had to use screws from multiple different throttle bodies and that they were allen head bolts which from my knowledge that the stock screws are just regular Phillips Head screws,
OOLSo, again... why even reply
That's where I went when I changed the fairings on my motorcycle. Unless it's some kind of specialty thread size like the IPS thread size you can get it at the hardware store.
That's because I misspoke. I meant Phillips head. I used the plate on multiple throttle bodies, of multiple generations that had multiple sets of stock bolts. To answer your question, why even reply?The guy clearly doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground so it's entirely possible the bolts are the correct size and he's so incompetent he can't figure it out. For example, one of his posts he just asks where does this gasket go? Front or back? I reply with "back". Not only can the guy not take 5 seconds to do a search, he doesn't even bother to reply back and say thanks for me helping him. So once again, if someone doesn't have the ability to determine where their throttle body gasket goes, then I don't have much confidence in their mechanic ability
Soooo. Since this has turned into a pissing contest. can someone please tell me what he did with the hardware THAT COMES WITH THE PLATE. since they sell it as a kit. PER STMs website.
Do you already have this and are attempting to install it.. orrr? Or you looking at ordering it? Any local hardware store would have the correct bolts you need. I believe they're m6x1.5
Yeah, the o-ring type gasket should sit on the throttle body side. I would also probably put some RTV on the bottom side between the plate and the FIAV housing which should be flat on both sides just so it seals good. I have been looking for vacuum leaks on my car and found 4 or so on there. Top of the throttle body vacuum ports were leaking, the vacuum port for the fuel pressure regulator was leaking, the PCV valve was leaking back into the valve cover and back out through the other side port, also had leaks around cylinder 4 fuel injector.
Its best to try to take care of any potential leaks when putting it back together. If you are going to put anything on the o-ring type gasket use dielectric grease since I have seen everyone use that stuff on all of their or-ring type gaskets from the fuel rail to throttle body seals when doubling up o-rings and holding 30psi of boost in. If the o-ring gasket looks worn though then get a new one.