Pi intake swap tip and advice

sharkbait · April 8th, 2010, 07:48 PM

Tommrow I am swapping my intake manifold. I was wondering if any of you had some advice for me before I start. I have everything i need together. I mean all the new gaskets and stuff. Im really excited.

Tommarow your either going to hear me going crazy about how great the car feels.

Or your going to get one of those "i broke it" threads.

But yea any tips and tricks would be amazing

will2045 · April 8th, 2010, 08:05 PM

im doing mine tomorrow too on my 96 i here were supossed to let them sit over night.

BAD98GT · April 8th, 2010, 11:08 PM

be sure to tap the hole for the 2nd temp sensor, if it dont already have it. seen too many people "forget" to do that.

not a 100% sure, but i believe its a 3/8"-18 thread size

let the silicone cure for 24 hrs before starting engine

330CubeGt · April 8th, 2010, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by BAD98GT

be sure to tap the hole for the 2nd temp sensor, if it dont already have it. seen too many people "forget" to do that.

not a 100% sure, but i believe its a 3/8"-18 thread size

let the silicone cure for 24 hrs before starting engine

Yea like me, I did mine on the car...

I have the tap in the garage but to lazy to go check but 3/8-18 sounds right...

sharkbait · April 8th, 2010, 11:13 PM

Well i have it at the machine shop getting taped right now.

I was just gonna let the RTV dry over night. So maybe 12 hours or so.

Theres a free dyno day in the morning

Ethan79 · April 9th, 2010, 05:59 PM

12 hours is plenty... um the only thing that went wrong with my swap was when we took out the stock npi water pump line there is a bracket that is bolted on the back of the block ( its a PITA to get to..) and when we put the new line on the bolt got cross threaded so... it was nothing a little extra work couldnt fix but id be careful.
good luck with the swap bro.. Youre gonna loveeee it!

sharkbait · April 9th, 2010, 08:52 PM

Anyone have problems getting the nippel out from behind the water pump?? I need help now!!

Any adive would be great

BAD98GT · April 9th, 2010, 09:26 PM

use an old bolt to punch it out

Ethan79 · April 10th, 2010, 12:41 AM

you dont have to take the nipple out unless its too coroded, if its in good shape then you can just replace the O-rings

ndfrspd · April 10th, 2010, 12:44 AM

Originally Posted by Ethan79

you dont have to take the nipple out unless its too coroded, if its in good shape then you can just replace the O-rings

true that. and dont drop a manifold bolt down those ports or its a bitch to get it out. Wait a like 20 mins after u refill coolant too before cranking.

sharkbait · April 10th, 2010, 01:34 AM

Ok so,

I was able to get it out with the help of some friends and some ingenuity. After getting it out. Which by the way I had the shitty metal sleeve thing. There were no orings. Its been said that some cars come with the improved nipple and some didnt. Mine didnt

After that it was pretty much a straight swap. It was painfull but doable

It was probobly about 3 hours between RtV and the coolant being put in. Then we cranked her and she started right up. We let her idle for 2-3 minutes to check for anything major. Then we shut her down

Tommarow I hope to make the dyno and see what i make

sharkbait · April 10th, 2010, 02:09 AM

YouTube - 97 Mustang GT PI Intake swap first startup

tfofkyle · April 10th, 2010, 08:27 AM

nice. youll appreciate the top end gains.

Ethan79 · April 10th, 2010, 10:36 AM

nice man congrats!!! glad you didnt have any trouble with the swap

Originally Posted by tfofkyle

nice. youll appreciate the top end gains.

^+1.. especially for you because your forced indiction.. enjoy

sharkbait · April 10th, 2010, 05:27 PM

Got dynoed today

I have 260rwhp!!! OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!

98FireyGT! · April 11th, 2010, 04:57 AM

So...your supercharged 96 GT now has the same amount of horsepower as a stock 99+

You up over 300 tq yet?

hlinar · April 11th, 2010, 08:39 AM

Shark, Congrats on the swap, Where'd you get the intake? get a deal?

wannabeimportkiller · April 11th, 2010, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by 98FireyGT

So...your supercharged 96 GT now has the same amount of horsepower as a stock 99+

You up over 300 tq yet?

Yeah for real whats the dealio ???

sharkbait · April 11th, 2010, 11:40 AM

It made like 315rwtq and 260rwhp

Im pleased.

tfofkyle · April 11th, 2010, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by sharkbait

Got dynoed today

I have 260rwhp!!! OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!

dude i called it. you went from 227 rwhp to 260. i said 30 rwhp gain

BOW DOWN

Originally Posted by wannabeimportkiller

Yeah for real whats the dealio ???

its an auto. and npi. lol.

April 8th, 2010, 07:48 PM	#1
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.65 @ 115 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,743 iTrader: 10 reviews	Pi intake swap tip and advice Tommrow I am swapping my intake manifold. I was wondering if any of you had some advice for me before I start. I have everything i need together. I mean all the new gaskets and stuff. Im really excited. Tommarow your either going to hear me going crazy about how great the car feels. Or your going to get one of those "i broke it" threads. But yea any tips and tricks would be amazing __________________ 410rwhp 520rwtq @ 12.9 psi

April 8th, 2010, 08:05 PM	#2
will2045 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.3 @107 2.1 on street tires Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MSU, Mi Posts: 951 iTrader: 1 reviews	im doing mine tomorrow too on my 96 i here were supossed to let them sit over night. __________________ BUY MY CAR!!! http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...0-mustang.html

April 8th, 2010, 11:13 PM	#5
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.65 @ 115 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,743 iTrader: 10 reviews	Well i have it at the machine shop getting taped right now. I was just gonna let the RTV dry over night. So maybe 12 hours or so. Theres a free dyno day in the morning __________________ 410rwhp 520rwtq @ 12.9 psi

April 9th, 2010, 05:59 PM	#6
Ethan79 Regular 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Statesboro, GA Posts: 450 iTrader: 0 reviews	12 hours is plenty... um the only thing that went wrong with my swap was when we took out the stock npi water pump line there is a bracket that is bolted on the back of the block ( its a PITA to get to..) and when we put the new line on the bolt got cross threaded so... it was nothing a little extra work couldnt fix but id be careful. good luck with the swap bro.. Youre gonna loveeee it! __________________ 1998 Mustang GT- SOLD 2000 Jeep Wrangler 4" lift, Locker, Ford 8.8 and a shit ton of other junk- SOLD 1994 Mustang GT-306, E303.....

April 9th, 2010, 08:52 PM	#7
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.65 @ 115 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,743 iTrader: 10 reviews	Anyone have problems getting the nippel out from behind the water pump?? I need help now!! Any adive would be great __________________ 410rwhp 520rwtq @ 12.9 psi

April 8th, 2010, 11:08 PM	#3
BAD98GT Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 953 iTrader: 0 reviews	be sure to tap the hole for the 2nd temp sensor, if it dont already have it. seen too many people "forget" to do that. not a 100% sure, but i believe its a 3/8"-18 thread size let the silicone cure for 24 hrs before starting engine

April 9th, 2010, 09:26 PM	#8
BAD98GT Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 953 iTrader: 0 reviews	use an old bolt to punch it out

April 10th, 2010, 12:41 AM	#9
Ethan79 Regular 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Statesboro, GA Posts: 450 iTrader: 0 reviews	you dont have to take the nipple out unless its too coroded, if its in good shape then you can just replace the O-rings __________________ 1998 Mustang GT- SOLD 2000 Jeep Wrangler 4" lift, Locker, Ford 8.8 and a shit ton of other junk- SOLD 1994 Mustang GT-306, E303.....

April 10th, 2010, 01:34 AM	#11
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.65 @ 115 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,743 iTrader: 10 reviews	Ok so, I was able to get it out with the help of some friends and some ingenuity. After getting it out. Which by the way I had the shitty metal sleeve thing. There were no orings. Its been said that some cars come with the improved nipple and some didnt. Mine didnt After that it was pretty much a straight swap. It was painfull but doable It was probobly about 3 hours between RtV and the coolant being put in. Then we cranked her and she started right up. We let her idle for 2-3 minutes to check for anything major. Then we shut her down Tommarow I hope to make the dyno and see what i make __________________ 410rwhp 520rwtq @ 12.9 psi

April 10th, 2010, 08:27 AM	#13
tfofkyle Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,682 iTrader: 0 reviews	nice. youll appreciate the top end gains. __________________

April 10th, 2010, 05:27 PM	#15
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.65 @ 115 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,743 iTrader: 10 reviews	Got dynoed today I have 260rwhp!!! OMG OMG OMG OMG!!! __________________ 410rwhp 520rwtq @ 12.9 psi

April 11th, 2010, 04:57 AM	#16
98FireyGT! Hardon Enflooziast '94 GT Vert Havn't tried... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spokane Posts: 3,460 iTrader: 0 reviews	So...your supercharged 96 GT now has the same amount of horsepower as a stock 99+ You up over 300 tq yet? __________________ Bridget: 98 Mustang GT - PI Swapped, J-Mod and B&M Shifter...wrapped it around a tree sparing a deer - RIP Sephie: 94 Mustang GT Vert - Full 03 cobra suspension and brakes, Magnaflow catback, K&N drop in filter, timed at 12*, SS brake lines,

April 11th, 2010, 08:39 AM	#17
hlinar Regular 98 gt convertible x2 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Little Rock,Arkansas Posts: 68 iTrader: 0 reviews	Shark, Congrats on the swap, Where'd you get the intake? get a deal?

April 11th, 2010, 11:40 AM	#19
sharkbait Hooo Ha Ha 1997 Mustang GT 11.65 @ 115 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 9,743 iTrader: 10 reviews	It made like 315rwtq and 260rwhp Im pleased. __________________ 410rwhp 520rwtq @ 12.9 psi

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