This might be a stupid question but I'm going to install my LO manifold in the not to distant future using my stock 2.4 throttlebody (until I can get a bigger one or bore it out a little).

I'm wondering if I'll run into any problems just using the 2 mounting bolts on the manifold (stock uses 4). Will the manifold seal to the throttlebody well enough if I just bolt it on (after modifying it to fit of course), or should I use some kind of sealer like rtv or something to make sure it doesn't leak, or can I just get a new gasket if there's one in there. If there is a gasket, do you use one for a 2.4 or 2.3?

Kinda mundane I know, but I've only pulled carbs of of v-8's, and have never pulled a throttlebody on an EFI car like mine before. Thanx.

I used RTV for a gasket. I have mine on with 2 bolts and its held through 10psi of boost, but the stock bolts won't work. What I did was went to the hardware store, found 2 bolts that would work (they were a bit bigger around than stock), drilled out the bolt holes on the stock throttle body, re-tapped the manifold so the bolts would thread in, and tightened it down. It was actually the easiest part of the swap for me...





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Or buy a 2.3 tb gasket. That's how I did mine. As long as everything is snug, there shouldn't be any problems.

Thanx, good to know. I actually still have the 2 stock bolts in the manifold, so hopefully I can just use them. At least I think there stock, GMANZ24 would know for sure since I got the manifold from him maybee I should ask. I'll just get a 2.3 gasket.

You guys actually answered exactly what I was asking and where helpfull...thanx.