? about 13b tension bolts
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No need for stronger tension bolts per se. If anything, put an inch to two inch long, thin coat of silicone RTV or other sealant around the centre of the bolt, let it cure overnight, then use that during assembly. The soft spots inbetween the centre housings and the tension bolt will prevent damage from the bolt splitting and falling out due to vibration at constant, high RPM's.
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I have generally used heat shrink tubing on my tension bolts. It is a harmonic damper that keeps the bolts from fracturing. Same basic principle, immediate use.
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I think that the silicone would work better because heat shrink tubing is harder and will not absorb as much vibration. But it would still work better than nothing. I remember reading about the silicone method in Racing Beat's technical manual/catalog once upon a time.
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Originally posted by banzaitoyota
What about this:
Coat the tension bolts with sillicone, let cure
-then-
Cover/Encapsulate Silicone with Heat Shrink?
What about this:
Coat the tension bolts with sillicone, let cure
-then-
Cover/Encapsulate Silicone with Heat Shrink?
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Some of the bolts in the 20B are bigger than the 13B's.
I've used some of the longer ones and cut and re-thread them to fit the 13B.
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I've used some of the longer ones and cut and re-thread them to fit the 13B.
crispeed
87 RX-7 TII
9.204@150.47mph
2600lbs
un-tubbed
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