Confused... Need Help Plz! (PI Manifold Stuff)

96_gt_stanger · November 12th, 2006, 12:38 AM

Ok, first off I know you guys are probably sooo sick of hearing people ask for help with Npi to pi intake manifold swaps, but I just have to ask. First off, my stock intake manifold is cracked right at the thermostat housing, and I basically need to get a new one. My cousin said that its pointless to get a pi intake manifold for my 96 GT because it creates a "snowball" or "domino" effect where that once you start, you have to start replacing EVERYTHING because the air to fuel mixture is messed up now. He also said that it might even make my car run worse... so my first question is... would it be stupid to buy the PI manifold for my 96 GT? It just seems that if I'm going to be spending the money I might as well get performance out of it... My other question is, is there a walkthrough somewhere that goes step-by-step how to replace an intake manifold on a 96 GT? I have a chiltons and haynes manual, but those just seem to be good enough to get me in over my head and waay confused.
Thanks in advance, and sorry for repeating this over-asked question.
Zac

SWEET2KSTANG · November 12th, 2006, 01:10 AM

a pi intake swap isnt that bad. most manuals will have a step by step instructions. the intake realy needs the matchine heads to be of any use. in no way will the intake ports match the ports on the heads. they will line up but the openings are not the same.

ChrisJ · November 12th, 2006, 02:52 AM

Here you go...

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tlgrant · November 12th, 2006, 11:06 AM

I would disagree with your cousin. casper did an awesome writeup on how to swap them let me see if i can find it. the only thing you gota do drill an tap another hole in the coolant crossover on the front of the intake. the PI has one hole and your NPI intake has two its actualy realy simple hmmm let me see if i can find that post

tlgrant · November 12th, 2006, 11:12 AM

http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...tml?highlight=

96_gt_stanger · November 12th, 2006, 03:15 PM

ok, thanks so much for all the input. Just wanna make sure i do the right thing

Fryrice · November 13th, 2006, 08:40 PM

Zac,first word of advice is dont listen to your cousin. I have found that if people cant give you a detailed or exact reason not to do something ,they are basically shooting from the hip . You dont have to replace EVERYTHING . A few things need to be swapped,but their are kits for this. And its a big improvement power wise over what you have,

There is not a significant enough change in this upgrade to mess up your air/fuel mix.

If you really wanna make it worth your while ,get the heads and cams to. You can usually pick them up for around $300 .

p.s.- Whatever intake you get,be sure to get the aluminum crossover.

taylor96gt · November 14th, 2006, 12:38 AM

where did u find pi heads and cams for 300 bucks?

tlgrant · November 14th, 2006, 01:16 AM

EBAY just keep an eye out i actualy just saw a set of complete PI heads (heads cams valves springs) for under 280 sell just a few weeks ago

Fryrice · November 14th, 2006, 03:01 AM

Originally Posted by taylor96gt

where did u find pi heads and cams for 300 bucks?

Private sellers who are usually upgrading their set-up .Its like anything else,you gotta shop around .I have a set sitting in my garage ,along with a 02 shortblock and intake. You just gotta look.

96_gt_stanger · November 14th, 2006, 04:23 PM

jeeze, wish i could get that lucky haha last time i checked those heads alone were going for like 1,300

tlgrant · November 14th, 2006, 08:29 PM

1300 for stock oem PI heads is a rip off dont buy them for that you can easily find them cheaper on ebay

ChrisJ · November 15th, 2006, 05:07 AM

You can find them for $300 around ebay and on alot of these forums...

I had a set-up for sale for all of 3 minutes and someone on here called the parts quickly...

xx9gt6xx · November 15th, 2006, 01:04 PM

I'm getting my whole PI Kit from JEGS, just above $1000 shipped for everything including the manifold, heads, and install kit...

ChrisJ · November 16th, 2006, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by xx9gt6xx

I'm getting my whole PI Kit from JEGS, just above $1000 shipped for everything including the manifold, heads, and install kit...

Thats not bad...

November 12th, 2006, 12:38 AM	#1
96_gt_stanger Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 51	Confused... Need Help Plz! (PI Manifold Stuff) Ok, first off I know you guys are probably sooo sick of hearing people ask for help with Npi to pi intake manifold swaps, but I just have to ask. First off, my stock intake manifold is cracked right at the thermostat housing, and I basically need to get a new one. My cousin said that its pointless to get a pi intake manifold for my 96 GT because it creates a "snowball" or "domino" effect where that once you start, you have to start replacing EVERYTHING because the air to fuel mixture is messed up now. He also said that it might even make my car run worse... so my first question is... would it be stupid to buy the PI manifold for my 96 GT? It just seems that if I'm going to be spending the money I might as well get performance out of it... My other question is, is there a walkthrough somewhere that goes step-by-step how to replace an intake manifold on a 96 GT? I have a chiltons and haynes manual, but those just seem to be good enough to get me in over my head and waay confused. Thanks in advance, and sorry for repeating this over-asked question. Zac

November 12th, 2006, 01:10 AM	#2
SWEET2KSTANG I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 5,407	a pi intake swap isnt that bad. most manuals will have a step by step instructions. the intake realy needs the matchine heads to be of any use. in no way will the intake ports match the ports on the heads. they will line up but the openings are not the same. __________________ stock long block, bolt ons, slicks, and a little squeeze N/A-12.81@103.7 N2O-11.79@115.8 parting out 04 cobra, pm me for details

November 12th, 2006, 02:52 AM	#3
ChrisJ MuchCoolerThanGTsetGO 2002 Mustang GT SLOW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shepherdsville, Kentucky Posts: 16,401	Here you go... Click Here __________________ My Junk www.myspace.com/cjobe

November 14th, 2006, 08:29 PM	#12
tlgrant Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 318	1300 for stock oem PI heads is a rip off dont buy them for that you can easily find them cheaper on ebay __________________ 96 GT , cams,intake manifold,CAI,Exhaust,Full Hotchkis suspension, and many more

November 15th, 2006, 05:07 AM	#13
ChrisJ MuchCoolerThanGTsetGO 2002 Mustang GT SLOW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shepherdsville, Kentucky Posts: 16,401	You can find them for $300 around ebay and on alot of these forums... I had a set-up for sale for all of 3 minutes and someone on here called the parts quickly... __________________ My Junk www.myspace.com/cjobe

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November 12th, 2006, 11:06 AM	#4
tlgrant Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 318	I would disagree with your cousin. casper did an awesome writeup on how to swap them let me see if i can find it. the only thing you gota do drill an tap another hole in the coolant crossover on the front of the intake. the PI has one hole and your NPI intake has two its actualy realy simple hmmm let me see if i can find that post

November 12th, 2006, 11:12 AM	#5
tlgrant Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 318	http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...tml?highlight=

November 12th, 2006, 03:15 PM	#6
96_gt_stanger Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 51	ok, thanks so much for all the input. Just wanna make sure i do the right thing

November 13th, 2006, 08:40 PM	#7
Fryrice Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VA Posts: 2,034	Zac,first word of advice is dont listen to your cousin. I have found that if people cant give you a detailed or exact reason not to do something ,they are basically shooting from the hip . You dont have to replace EVERYTHING . A few things need to be swapped,but their are kits for this. And its a big improvement power wise over what you have, There is not a significant enough change in this upgrade to mess up your air/fuel mix. If you really wanna make it worth your while ,get the heads and cams to. You can usually pick them up for around $300 . p.s.- Whatever intake you get,be sure to get the aluminum crossover.

November 14th, 2006, 12:38 AM	#8
taylor96gt Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 7	where did u find pi heads and cams for 300 bucks?

November 14th, 2006, 01:16 AM	#9
tlgrant Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 318	EBAY just keep an eye out i actualy just saw a set of complete PI heads (heads cams valves springs) for under 280 sell just a few weeks ago

November 14th, 2006, 04:23 PM	#11
96_gt_stanger Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 51	jeeze, wish i could get that lucky haha last time i checked those heads alone were going for like 1,300

November 15th, 2006, 01:04 PM	#14
xx9gt6xx Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Macomb Twp, Michigan Posts: 310	I'm getting my whole PI Kit from JEGS, just above $1000 shipped for everything including the manifold, heads, and install kit... __________________ ...Modded 1996 Ford Mustang GT... SOLD!! ...Modded 2001 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra... SOLD!! Now... ...Modded 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, Anniversary Edition.. www.cardomain.com/id/po1snd_u

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