Cracked Intake Manifold

cyrax01 · September 12th, 2006, 02:40 PM

Hi everyone, for some time now my car was acting up alot like it was missfiring. Thru this forum I got an answer from Mark8796 that it could be a cracked intake manifold. I checked it out and it was. So I called ford to get the price on a new one and they are trying to sell me a "kit" that comes with upper and lower intake + gaskets for about $550.00. The one on my car now is the plastic kind. So my question is if anyone can tell where I might find a kit for less than an original from ford and since it's plastic should I replace upper and lower or just the upper. Maybe I could put an upgrade on for less than that. Thank You

mdvaldosta · September 12th, 2006, 03:47 PM

That was a pretty big problem with those cars, I'm not sure if there was a recall or anything but it might be worth checking out. I know lots of those Mustangs had cracked intakes.

DragonFreak · September 12th, 2006, 05:49 PM

there was a program with them but alot of personal cars where not included in it it was mostly for service cars like police and so on. im haveing the same problem aswell and dont wanna pay that price for a replacement either

cyrax01 · September 12th, 2006, 07:08 PM

I already asked about the recall, but was told that my car would have been eligible but the program that covered that repair had expired in October of 05

. I called two different dealers and the response was the same. So my only option now is to replace it. Thoe I would like to put in an upgrade, just not sure what would be the best to go with without having to do any major modifications.

Primo · September 16th, 2006, 11:21 AM

I had the same exact problem with my 98' Mustang GT. I went to Kragen and ordered a new one for about $250. But make sure that you dont get another plastic one. The place for the thermostat is metal on the one I have now.

ChrisJ · September 16th, 2006, 11:32 AM

Yeah get the upgraded plastic manifold...

Twist 2 Go · September 16th, 2006, 12:12 PM

call Summit Racing. they have the upgraded manifolds and they are a lot cheaper than the dealer

Fryrice · October 4th, 2006, 01:44 AM

You didnt say what year you had,so Im assuming its a SN95 (duh I know). So go ahead and upgrade to the PI intake.You have to get the new intake with the aluminum crossover. And you will need to get the crossover tapped for the second coolant sensor.

Buy one used plus the kit. I am actually selling one plus PI heads.

DragonFreak · October 4th, 2006, 12:08 PM

Fryrice how much you looking to get for them

Drgnracin72 · October 4th, 2006, 03:50 PM

just make sure you get the intake with the aluminum water jackets on itl

DropTopPony · October 4th, 2006, 08:30 PM

if you have a 99-04 then its a simple swap for a new one. A few writeups around to help you.
www.karkraft.com sells upgraded pi intakes new for @ $150

*edit..duh this is the 96-98 section so your npi....follow the PI swap writeup thats on this site and upgrade to the PI intake.

96mustanggtsjc · November 2nd, 2006, 03:54 PM

go to 1aauto.com theyhave intakes for 96-98 intake manifolds i bought one its a non pi

Fryrice · November 3rd, 2006, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by DragonFreak

Fryrice how much you looking to get for them

Sorry bro,I didnt subscribe to this thread ,and never saw your question . I still have everything,but Im thinking of holding on to them for my forged build up.

Again,sorry so late.

September 12th, 2006, 02:40 PM	#1
cyrax01 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cracked Intake Manifold Hi everyone, for some time now my car was acting up alot like it was missfiring. Thru this forum I got an answer from Mark8796 that it could be a cracked intake manifold. I checked it out and it was. So I called ford to get the price on a new one and they are trying to sell me a "kit" that comes with upper and lower intake + gaskets for about $550.00. The one on my car now is the plastic kind. So my question is if anyone can tell where I might find a kit for less than an original from ford and since it's plastic should I replace upper and lower or just the upper. Maybe I could put an upgrade on for less than that. Thank You

September 16th, 2006, 11:32 AM	#6
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 36,743 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 9 reviews	Yeah get the upgraded plastic manifold... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

September 16th, 2006, 12:12 PM	#7
Twist 2 Go Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,716 iTrader: 0 reviews	call Summit Racing. they have the upgraded manifolds and they are a lot cheaper than the dealer __________________ 88 Mustang Coupe 2006 FFW Richmond True Street Runner-Up www.rickscarcare.net

October 4th, 2006, 01:44 AM	#8
Fryrice Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VA Posts: 2,034 iTrader: 0 reviews	You didnt say what year you had,so Im assuming its a SN95 (duh I know). So go ahead and upgrade to the PI intake.You have to get the new intake with the aluminum crossover. And you will need to get the crossover tapped for the second coolant sensor. Buy one used plus the kit. I am actually selling one plus PI heads. __________________ Fryrice has left the building.

October 4th, 2006, 03:50 PM	#10
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,638 iTrader: 2 reviews	just make sure you get the intake with the aluminum water jackets on itl __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

September 12th, 2006, 03:47 PM	#2
mdvaldosta MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,940 iTrader: 0 reviews	That was a pretty big problem with those cars, I'm not sure if there was a recall or anything but it might be worth checking out. I know lots of those Mustangs had cracked intakes.

September 12th, 2006, 05:49 PM	#3
DragonFreak Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 418 iTrader: 0 reviews	there was a program with them but alot of personal cars where not included in it it was mostly for service cars like police and so on. im haveing the same problem aswell and dont wanna pay that price for a replacement either

September 12th, 2006, 07:08 PM	#4
cyrax01 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	I already asked about the recall, but was told that my car would have been eligible but the program that covered that repair had expired in October of 05 . I called two different dealers and the response was the same. So my only option now is to replace it. Thoe I would like to put in an upgrade, just not sure what would be the best to go with without having to do any major modifications.

September 16th, 2006, 11:21 AM	#5
Primo Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	I had the same exact problem with my 98' Mustang GT. I went to Kragen and ordered a new one for about $250. But make sure that you dont get another plastic one. The place for the thermostat is metal on the one I have now.

October 4th, 2006, 12:08 PM	#9
DragonFreak Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 418 iTrader: 0 reviews	Fryrice how much you looking to get for them

October 4th, 2006, 08:30 PM	#11
DropTopPony Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 46 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you have a 99-04 then its a simple swap for a new one. A few writeups around to help you. www.karkraft.com sells upgraded pi intakes new for @ $150 edit..duh this is the 96-98 section so your npi....follow the PI swap writeup thats on this site and upgrade to the PI intake. __________________ Have A 94-98 Go Here*

November 2nd, 2006, 03:54 PM	#12
96mustanggtsjc Look Ma! My First Post! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	go to 1aauto.com theyhave intakes for 96-98 intake manifolds i bought one its a non pi

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