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Alright I'm about to get serious about my plenum gasket problem. I looked into the throttle body today and it has some oil in there, so def a blown plenum :Grenade: So I talked to a mechanic at the dealership today and they can get me a new plate for $35. Very suprising I thought, but from what I could tell it was the right one. Can also get the gasket for $20. Now the question, if I got it from them, would it be all aluminum or is it still cast like they used oringinally? I found the Hughes kit for $119.95 not including shipping. Which would be the better way to go?
 

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I would almost bet the dealer plate is cast. You need aluminum to solve the problem. But a gasket alone will pacify the problem.

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That's what I was thinking... is the Hughes kit the cheapest one around?
 

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Not sure. Only one I've heard of.

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Alright well that's probably the way I'll be going then
 
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The Hughes kit comes with manifold gaskets to right? And im going to replace the thermostat, should i go with 180?
 

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Im almost sure the kit will come with all the necessary gaskets. And I'd go with the 180 thermostat.


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Should have the manifold gasket and plate and plate gasket.

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That's what I was thinking... is the Hughes kit the cheapest one around?

get with the guys at aps precision i believe, i bought my plenum kit that came with everything under the sun for like 180, the hughes kit dont come with bolts and stuff this does and is a nice 1/4" pc of aluminum well worth it....
 

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I totally forgot about the intake bolts. Good catch Jay. Colton those are one time use bolts. Not smart to reuse them. Best bet is to buy new.
 
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