Thread: Zzp ic faq

Since my last thread got hijacked I figured I'd start another one.

"The install is going slowly but surely. I'm taking my time to make sure things are done right. I've been cleaning alot of parts along my way and am also cleaning out the injectors and have replaced the 80k mile old SC oil. I ran into one small thing that the instructions/pics do not address..."

The IC included two gaskets. One has some sealant on it already and the other doesnt. Does anyone know which one goes where and in what side it faces?

I replaced the o-rings on my injectors and after reinstalling them they seem rather loose. They spin fairly easily and i can move them up/down a bit if the retainer clip isn't on there. Is this normal?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by FuglyGTP

Since my last thread got hijacked I figured I'd start another one.

"The install is going slowly but surely. I'm taking my time to make sure things are done right. I've been cleaning alot of parts along my way and am also cleaning out the injectors and have replaced the 80k mile old SC oil. I ran into one small thing that the instructions/pics do not address..."

The IC included two gaskets. One has some sealant on it already and the other doesnt. Does anyone know which one goes where and in what side it faces?

I replaced the o-rings on my injectors and after reinstalling them they seem rather loose. They spin fairly easily and i can move them up/down a bit if the retainer clip isn't on there. Is this normal?

Thanks!

Let me make this a little easier for you...


Don't worry about which way the gaskets go but put some RTV (Grey RTV is my choice) on both sides of the gaskets, on both gaskets.

And yes that is normal for the injectors to do that.

Thanks for the very useful info! I'll throw some RTV on there before I go any further. Gixer, I also received a green and a stock gasket.

Does anyone know the torque specs for the SC? The torque specs page on here states its only 18ft/lbs for a SC but 89ft/lbs for an upper manifold? ?

ya go buy the 10 dollar gasket lol

Or you can buy our brand new silicone gaskets. They are 100% re-usable.


And they are only 12.99





These will be on the web site as well.

awesome, ill have to get me 2 sets. tdc, you get my email?

Yeah. I see that I did now, in my cluttered inbox. I'll shoot ya back one tonight or in the morning with my thoughts.

mmmm... that's a sexy gasket TDC. I just got done with the gaskets. I put RTV on both sides of the garlock and put it below the IC. I put RTV on the plain paper side of the stock one. I dont see any need for it on the other side since it already has a silicone bead on there. I can't really see any harm in putting the RTV on there as long as it can withstand that heat. Bah Damn it! I forgot to cut the gasket to match the IC opening.

if you got it from zzp it should have already been cut.

When can I buy two?

Originally Posted by minichopper6hp

if you got it from zzp it should have already been cut.

Neither was. They even show a pic of it being cut in one of the pics but no mention of it in the directions. I left the garlock one as it was since my LIM isnt ported.

damn zzp. Shoulda cut out your lim, i know that you have to remove the damn thing but its worth it.

I got the car started let it smooth out for about five minutes. Five more minutes go by and theres no more improvement. I busted out the starter fluid and sprayed by the IC. Guess what? This thing leaks like a mother****er!!

Like i stated earlier, the garlock has RTV on both sides and is below the IC. The stocker is on top and the side with the silicone bead on it is facing the SC. It has RTV on the other side. I used a very light amount of RTV throughout. It's only been sitting for two or three hours. Should i expect an improvement if i let it dry out completely?

Good God, $12.99 is an excellent price for that. TDC, you know my feelings that something like that could sell for twice that price

Have you got specs on the silicone material used for those?

you dont need a gasket on the bottom of the short stack. ZZP puts a Gen5 plate on the bottom so its 1/2'' longer. all you need is a steady bead of silicone around the core itself and the pcv holes and you are fine. put the stock GM gasket on top of the cooler and put the blower on. bolt it down and youre done.