Dale's mini-mega build/intercooler install
OK, I'm guessing you're being good, 'cause I'm fixin' to learn you guys up on riv-nuts 
.
So, let's say you have a bracket that you're attaching something to. You can put a bolt and nut to attach it to the bracket. But, guess what?
Yep.
Or, you're going into a frame rail or something where you can't get to the back side to use a tool.
Hello riv-nuts!
It's like a rivet and a nut got drunk and got it on. It installs like a rivet, but has threads inside so you can put a bolt in there. They're also called nutserts and probably some other names you don't use in polite company.
The rivnuts have serrations on the outside so as the compress, the serrations dig into the surface and keep it tight and keep it from spinning.
There are many ways to install it, but a proper tool is way better. I got this dude -
Astro Pneumatic Tool 1427 Hand Rivet Nut Kit : Amazon.com : Automotive
It works OK. You put the appropriate insert into the tool - M6 thread and M5 thread is what I've been using mainly, M6 for standard 6mmx1.0 (10mm bolts) and M5 for 8mm-style bolts.
So, thread the rivnut onto the end, pop it in the hole, squeeze the handles, then unscrew the tool. Done and done.
Also, you guys get a HELLA preview pic here - this is my new cross brace, fresh from the powder coaters. Notice all the riv-nuts to install Cool Things into it? Damn right.
Dale
.So, let's say you have a bracket that you're attaching something to. You can put a bolt and nut to attach it to the bracket. But, guess what?
Yep.
Or, you're going into a frame rail or something where you can't get to the back side to use a tool.
Hello riv-nuts!
It's like a rivet and a nut got drunk and got it on. It installs like a rivet, but has threads inside so you can put a bolt in there. They're also called nutserts and probably some other names you don't use in polite company.
The rivnuts have serrations on the outside so as the compress, the serrations dig into the surface and keep it tight and keep it from spinning.
There are many ways to install it, but a proper tool is way better. I got this dude -
Astro Pneumatic Tool 1427 Hand Rivet Nut Kit : Amazon.com : Automotive
It works OK. You put the appropriate insert into the tool - M6 thread and M5 thread is what I've been using mainly, M6 for standard 6mmx1.0 (10mm bolts) and M5 for 8mm-style bolts.
So, thread the rivnut onto the end, pop it in the hole, squeeze the handles, then unscrew the tool. Done and done.
Also, you guys get a HELLA preview pic here - this is my new cross brace, fresh from the powder coaters. Notice all the riv-nuts to install Cool Things into it? Damn right.
Dale
. Guess we will never know what he thinks.
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That's weird!
The gist of the post was that rivnut tool works well. Changing the mandrels is tedious and it's a little awkward to use but it installs riv nuts perfectly. Well worth the price.
Dale
The gist of the post was that rivnut tool works well. Changing the mandrels is tedious and it's a little awkward to use but it installs riv nuts perfectly. Well worth the price.
Dale
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Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 15,622
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From: Pensacola, FL
Just re-read through this thread, hard to believe that was 7 years ago!
In general the setup on my car has been pretty static since then. The good thing is everything has worked as I wanted it to - the oil cooler lines have had ZERO leaks or problems, the paint has held up excellent, car cools well.
Only downside is my AC still isn't as good as I'd like it to be. I think I may need an aux AC fan or something.
The car has gone to Deal's Gap every year since the install with zero problems. Just shows if you build something right it can be solid and reliable!
Dale
In general the setup on my car has been pretty static since then. The good thing is everything has worked as I wanted it to - the oil cooler lines have had ZERO leaks or problems, the paint has held up excellent, car cools well.
Only downside is my AC still isn't as good as I'd like it to be. I think I may need an aux AC fan or something.
The car has gone to Deal's Gap every year since the install with zero problems. Just shows if you build something right it can be solid and reliable!
Dale
I only use 1443A; especially for smaller sizes like M5 and M6, it’s just fine
Last edited by DC5Daniel; Jun 7, 2020 at 06:56 AM.
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