The ACV isn't connected to the engine in any way is it? (aka cause a vacuum leak or exhaust leak).

I'm pulling off the unnecessary crap and I'm wondering what *really* is the need to block that sucker off.. as far as I've ever seen it's just connected to the air pump.

 

You NEED to block it off....It will create a vacum leak and your car will not run correctly...I had a leaking block off plate which caused me a few problems. It doesnt take long to make your own.

 

oh all right.. gasket material and some aluminininininiinium I got sitting around

 

You'll need heavy gauge stuff - light weight aluminum will not seal - whatever you use should be heavy enough that it won't warp when torqued down. RB sells the plate for 6 bucks

 

I got some sheet steel for replacing body panels, it's about 12" x 10" and only flexes when I push fairly hard on the center along the 12" part.. should be ok I hope.

 

i would say 6 bucks is worth the assurance of not having to worry about it warping
the rb plate is some heavy duty ****
ive gotta reseal mine
ive got some high temp rtv black stuff waiting to go on

black high temp rtv IS the stuff to use right?

 

use Hylomar instead.

 

Nah, use heavy gauge aluminum. The RB plate is like 1/4" steel, and weighs alot!

 

i already got the RB plate carl, im not gonna bitch about an extra 1/4 pound
lol

 

Haha, well I will. Extra weight is teh enemy. GTS- your initials perhaps? Is that your new tatoo?

 

gts is my initals (coolest initals evah1!11 ) and the tattoo isisnt new
had it since i turned 18 (1year)
i need to get it touched up still

-greg

 

Regular old paper gasket material works fine.

 

You're kidding right? Do you also empty your pockets of change before going for a spin?

 

So what do I win?

 

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When I race? I dont carry $, or anything else I dont need. Its all about efficiency baby!

 

Rx7 carl jumps in his nomex underwear and puts on a helmet. other than that he can't be trivalized with such notions as pants or a shirt.

 

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