CentralCoaster

The point of this started to eliminate the annoying Torx bolts. This ball-end driver will make the PITA bolts easy as pie to access and save a bunch of time if you mess with your TPI as much as I do. It even makes it possible to remove the fuel rails without loosening any of the lower runner bolts. :yesnod: And to top it off, they look pretty nice.



I'm buying all these fasteners in bulk, so I plan to make extra sets. The 100-piece set will consist of:

Allen head bolts for the: intake runners (20), fuel rail (6), throttle body (4), distributor cover (3), valve covers (8), throttle body plate (6), and all necessary washers

Hex bolts and washers for the: throttle cable bracket (3), thermostat housing (2), and all necessary washers

(1) ball-end socket bit Allen 6" driver

Price is $50 (shipping included) to anywhere in 48 states. If you have perimeter bolt valve covers, please say so, and it'll cost you $4 less.

My Paypal id is: khasting@calpoly.edu. IM me if you need my snail mail address to pay with money order or check. And be sure I get your shipping address.

I have one set not spoken for... and maybe a second one. I haven't been able to get ahold of that buyer, so if I don't hear from him, his set will be up for grabs too.


[Modified by CentralCoaster, 2:27 PM 4/19/2004]

vinnies87

I'm in... i just IM you.. on the paypal email... let me know..

Rob 93ZR-1

Forgive me for my poor math skills. 20+6+4+3+8+6+1= 48 What's the other pieces that make 92? :confused:

This really does look like a very cool setup. I wish someone would tell me if these bolts are harder, as hard or whatever compared to stock. I don't want to replace something that works good but is inconvenient w/ something that looks cool, but may fail sooner.
Thanks,
Rob

VetteNoob

Rob, my guess, washers too. I think they may be softer since Stainless is a pretty soft metal compared to the factory hardware.

dtorc4

FWIW, I have an all stainless allen head setup on my TPI. Believe me, it makes assembly/disassembly much easier than with the Torx crap. And it does look much better than the black bolts.

As far as being harder or softer, I couldn't tell. I do know that it was much easier for me to strip the torx bolts than these allen heads, as the allens have a deeper head and you can get more of the tool in it to twist.

bogus

I'm in!

I will paypal later today!

chillcat

Just sent payment....are you mailing these out this week?

CentralCoaster

It's for the washers. These hex cap bolts have a smooth round bearing surface, but it's smaller, and I thought SS washers would be preferrable. :smash:

USAsOnlyWay

Got room for me on this one Central?

Let me know and I'll send payment!
Thanks!

Chris

CentralCoaster

Ok guys, I think I've got 8 confirmed buyers so far, so that leaves one set if no one backs out. I'll do an additional 5 or more sets if there's quick demand, but the bulk order will ship out to me tomorrow, so if I don't hear from at least 14 of you by tomorrow morning, I'll just order enough for 9 kits. (Does that all make sense?)

here's the confirmed buyers so far:
vinnies87, jimmyd, chillcat, Muffin, steelblue91, bogus, jrriflecoach, usasonlyway.

My paypal account shows only one payment, from steelblue, and jimmyd says he'll pay by mail. If you want to make sure you get a set, get the payment in.

Muffin and chillcat: your profile lists 85 Corvette, so I'm guessing you wont need the long valve cover centerbolts, so your cost will be $46. Please confirm.

jrriflecoach and USAsonlyway: your profiles list an 86, let me know if you have perimeter or center bolts. If perimeter, send $46, not $50.


[Modified by CentralCoaster, 12:41 PM 4/18/2004]

bogus

I paypal'd about 10 minutes ago. :thumbs:

VetteNoob

I'll go if you need one more. Put me down for the center bolt one eventhough I have an 86 with peri. bolts.

CentralCoaster

bogus & chillcat, i got both of your payments. :cheers: Looks like I've got 9 sets reserved, and payment on 4.

If we get up to 14 orders, I'll add in some more bolts to all the orders, I guess for the thermostat housing, throttle bracket, etc.

fmrff

:grouphug: :thumbs:
count me in, have an '86. I'm new to all this mod stuff, so I can at least do bolt on :smash:
Let me know what you need :cheers:

CentralCoaster

:cheers: center or perimeter bolt valve covers? Youre 10th on the list, unless Vettenoob isn't interested. He did say he would be in if necessary to make it happen, so maybe he wants to be at the bottom of the list...

VetteNoob

I'll go in if you decide to do more than 9. Dont think my Paypal has any more spending limit left since I wont give them my bank info. Email me your addy and I'll email you the MO for the stuff.

ductape

Can you fit another in? I have an '85, perimeter valve covers. I can do Paypal ASAP, if you can. Thanks! :thumbs:

87BLKVETTE

I can go for a set too. I just need to know if it is still possible to get in on the deal. I am Paypal-ready, and just need a go ahead.
87BLKVETTE :party:

vinnies87

Just sent you paypal....payment... thanks vinnie

CentralCoaster

Looks like we'll have enough for at least 14 sets... there's 13 confirmed so far... 6 payments received.

All of you guys are in, plus whoever else gets the word in before I place the order tomorrow morning. :cheers:


[Modified by CentralCoaster, 6:30 PM 4/18/2004]