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rodoredas 07-05-2013 10:45 PM

SSI Install - no bolts in block to secure SSI flange
 
Hi guys
got around to installing SSI's on 3.0 and I have no bolts in engine block to secure them, how deep can I drill and tap a thread to secure them in these mount points, using 6mm bolts?

cheers

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James Brown 07-05-2013 10:49 PM

it's ok, not needed. there very secure with the 12 nuts.

rodoredas 07-05-2013 11:18 PM

thanks James, You mean the 1/2 hour at the hardware buying some nice looking 6mm bolts and a thread tap is wasted!!
what if i just wanted to anyway, I was thinking 12-15mm?
cheers

JJ 911SC 07-06-2013 02:08 AM

I followed James recommendation when I fitted mine, no problems.

James Brown 07-06-2013 02:31 AM

sure go for it! take pics of the broken block, lol lol

boyt911sc 07-06-2013 07:36 AM

SSI installation........
 
I've installed a few of them on SC's and found no need to use the brackets for the engine block. Since no one could prevent you from drilling and tapping the unnecessary hole/s, it is a personal choice. The 12 exhaust nuts are more than sufficient to keep the SSI in place and years of DE proved it.

Tony

Chuck.H 07-06-2013 12:41 PM

I drilled and tapped my 3.2 when I put the SSI's on - it wasn't just a question of support, I didn't want the flanges rattling against the block. I put very short bolts on, maybe 10 or 12mm total length. I kinda think one side was already drilled and tapped, and I just had to do the other side, but now I can't recall for sure.

Chuck.H
'89 TurboLookTarga, 359k miles

brads911sc 07-06-2013 01:19 PM

Agree with James. Didn't do it on mine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by James Brown (Post 7533262)
it's ok, not needed. there very secure with the 12 nuts.


rodoredas 07-07-2013 01:42 AM

Thanks guys, won't bother - besides James, my camera is out of film!! lol

JJ 911SC 07-07-2013 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodoredas (Post 7534862)
... my camera is out of film!! lol

Time to Go Digital Young Man or was that time to Go West Young Man ;)


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