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Old 05-29-2016, 05:23 AM
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The difference between a small block and an FE is that a SBF uses 5/16" intake manifold bolts and an FE uses 3/8". They are all coarse thread.

If the bolt is going into an aluminum head, use a little lube on the threads.

20 lb-ft would be low to me. 25-28 would be closer.
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