Got my a/c compressor replaced today by the good ol' boys at JJSPEC Racing in Macon, Georgia today. Unfortunately, I got a crack in my intake manifold on the way there. If it's not one thing it's another, am I right?
Anyway, time to upgrade. Suggestions for a good replacement from all you badass freaks of Mustang nature??
Get the ford racing one. Do not get a dorman. Some make a nice peice for high horsepower but for a stock car it would be a waste of money and then you might have to worry about different fuel rails alt brackets ect
My intake cracked on me so I went a got a professional products polished aluminum intake. It was a little pricey and looks nice. I haven't noticed any gains because I need cams and such to maximize the potential. At least i know it won't crack again. Plastic intakes suck.
My intake cracked on me so I went a got a professional products polished aluminum intake. It was a little pricey and looks nice. I haven't noticed any gains because I need cams and such to maximize the potential. At least i know it won't crack again. Plastic intakes suck.
I know it doesn't break as easily,but how often does composite break on a PI engine? Usually it last over 100k miles. So does the cost difference match vs when you can expect the new composite piece to break?
Hahaha yes, exactly why I was asking about other options. The most expensive repair on a vehicle is the one you have to do over... and over... and over....
I don't want to have another cracked manifold unless I accidentally hit Chuck Norris' fist with my car.
So after further investigation, it looks like Ford Racing put aluminum runners in the replacement manifold to ensure the crack won't happen (where it's been prone to cracking)... however, the nipple for the heater hose is still plastic and is known to break.
I'm looking at the Edelbrock Victor Jr but not sure if I have to purchase new fuel rails in order to use it...?
The edelbrock vseries of intakes are direct factory replacement no mods required
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