Whipple intercooler install issue

[doodguy]

Has anyone else had the top transmission bolts be long enough that the intercooler won't sit flush? I thought it was the wire loom causing the problem and after sticking my hands down there feeling and feeling I realized the top transmission bolts were stopping my intercooler from sitting flush because they poked too far through. I pulled every trans bolt 1 by 1 and they are all the same size.

Am I supposed to cut my top transmission bolts? I have them out right now. Can't put them in. Just need like an inch off.

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[F1scamp]

Just finished my install. My bolts sit flush with the block, didnt protrude at all. Someone have your tranny out and put the wrong bolt set in?

 

[doodguy]

Just me but i used all factory bolts.

Stupid question, how do i cut these bolts? Sawzall? Or better to just buy new bolts an inch shorter?

 

[F1scamp]

Cut off wheel is what i would use, screw a nut on past where you are cutting off to straighten the threads when it gets screwed off, and guide the wheel for a straight cut.

 

[DrDing.Muscle]

Mine were flush also. I would say you put the wrong bolts back in the wrong holes. I wouldn't feel comfortable sawzawing or grinding in my engine but up to you.

 

[doodguy]

Mine were flush also. I would say you put the wrong bolts back in the wrong holes.

I thought so as well, but I pulled all the bolts out they are all the same size.

Now I am putting in a 6060 trans in place of the MT82, so that may be the reason; not sure.

 

[doodguy]

In case anyone stumbles on this in the Future, I found out the top of the bell housing on the 6060 trans is a little thinner than the MT82. This is why the bolts protruded. What I did was get 2 M10x65 bolts from the dealer. I asked them for 2011 GT500 Trans bellhousing bolts. The MT82 bolts are M10x80. This difference should fix the issue.

 

[DrDing.Muscle]

In case anyone stumbles on this in the Future, I found out the top of the bell housing on the 6060 trans is a little thinner than the MT82. This is why the bolts protruded. What I did was get 2 M10x65 bolts from the dealer. I asked them for 2011 GT500 Trans bellhousing bolts. The MT82 bolts are M10x80. This difference should fix the issue.

Awesome man glad you found out the reason and a fix.

 

[doodguy]

Getting close to getting this thing on the road!!! Got a few other hurdles with the 6060 wiring, but getting it all ironed out, and hoping to get first start this sat or shortly after.

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