Intake manifold swappage????
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Intake manifold swappage????
So I was thinking, the 2001+ intake has long runners similar to the 99-00 VICS system..... but without the butterflies. While the 94-97 has a shorter runner. Obviously having a boosted car means runner length is less important.
So, might it be possible to swap out the 2001+ intake manifold for a 94-97 intake manifold?
So, might it be possible to swap out the 2001+ intake manifold for a 94-97 intake manifold?
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It can be done! You need to modify the bolt holes a little as the ports are higher on a 99+ IIRC.
I used to run a 94-97 on my old 99 setup before I used ther BEGI.
I'm actually thinking of porting and cutting out all the VICS from my 2000 manifold. I've been search for results from doing this with no luck. Trying to avoid a none OEM manifold so I don't get harassed by the smog police.
I used to run a 94-97 on my old 99 setup before I used ther BEGI.
I'm actually thinking of porting and cutting out all the VICS from my 2000 manifold. I've been search for results from doing this with no luck. Trying to avoid a none OEM manifold so I don't get harassed by the smog police.
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the question of usefulness comes in only with big power cars.
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I am pretty sure the flange is the same, so yes it is possible, but you will not see any gains IMO.
Pick up a thrashed mani, cut the flange off and dremel it smooth, find yourself a welder and make your own mani.
Pick up a thrashed mani, cut the flange off and dremel it smooth, find yourself a welder and make your own mani.
Last edited by Zabac; 06-11-2008 at 10:39 AM. Reason: nevermind apparently not...
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Well, the reason im contemplating this is because when emissions comes around im going to need to change the injectors out. Well, rather then fuckign with the top half bullshit and having long runners that i don't need, i figure i'd just swap to the 94-97 intake manifold and do one of those spacers at th esame time (i know i need longer studs to do this)
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There is a pretty substantial amount of port work that goes along with the '99-00 manifold and removing the VICS setup.
Trackdog racing offers this service and Paul did it as well. After you remove the VICS butterflys you have to weld the holes shut or possibly drill and tap them for NPT plugs.
Trackdog racing offers this service and Paul did it as well. After you remove the VICS butterflys you have to weld the holes shut or possibly drill and tap them for NPT plugs.