Just like the title says, is there a difference? I thought I read somewhere that Ford made a slight change to the 01-04 intake manifold. Is this true? If so, why did they change it? Should I upgrade my intake for the newer model?
Is there a difference between the 99-00 GT Intake Manifold from the 01-04?
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The 99-00 intakes are all plastic. There is a recall because they have had a tendency to crack. In 01 and on the added an aluminum crossover in the front where the alternator mounts to prevent the cracking. I dont think upgrading is neccessary unless you are really worried about the intake cracking. As far as i know there isnt really any power difference.
fastangboi
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Black'02 said:
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I don't know of a power improvement only a fix for the cracking plastic coolant runner. Improvement is the aluminum coolant runner which is now also available for the pre-99s. But no power improvement.
Ford got their asses sued off for the plastic runner... and not just for Mustangs.
Az Pete
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To purchase the upgraded intake is $180. Not too bad really.
http://www.rpmoutlet.com/musv8wgff.htm
All you plastic intake guys might want to bookmark that site or perhaps consider buying it just in case your all-plastic intake cracks and leaks on you.
http://www.rpmoutlet.com/musv8wgff.htm
All you plastic intake guys might want to bookmark that site or perhaps consider buying it just in case your all-plastic intake cracks and leaks on you.
I took my car to a performance shop and I had mentioned the cracking issue since I do have the plastic manifold. Anyway he said he has a billet ford racing intake manifold and the cost is 650 plus 2 hours in labor. He also said it's good for 25 at the tire. The 650 includes the installation kit etc.. The thing is I cannot find this $650 dollar part anywhere...is he ripping me off?
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If its a bullit intake then it's a good deal. But if your is basically stock I doubt you'll see 25hp from it.
It's probably the bullitt intake.
$650 is a good deal for that intake if it is that
http://www.gefracing.com/Merchant2/...=G&Product_Code=9424OEM&Category_Code=BULLITT
However it's not worth 25HP to the wheels. Look up the factory ratings for a bullitt Mustang over a stock 260HP GT.
$650 is a good deal for that intake if it is that
http://www.gefracing.com/Merchant2/...=G&Product_Code=9424OEM&Category_Code=BULLITT
However it's not worth 25HP to the wheels. Look up the factory ratings for a bullitt Mustang over a stock 260HP GT.
the gentlemen did say it was bullit, my car is not stock so dunno if he could get 25whp or not.. But basically if it is the bullit model 650 plus labor is a good deal? I'll give him a call tomorrow and get the exact details etc...
thanks guys
BTW here is a link to the shop maybe you guys have heard of them?
http://www.livernoismotorsports.com/
thanks guys
BTW here is a link to the shop maybe you guys have heard of them?
http://www.livernoismotorsports.com/
I dunno how he is getting the bullitt intake for $300 less than any other place sells it.
Bullitt intakes don't really do much at all. They only way you'd see a gain of 25 rwHP is if you are supercharged. When boosted, the intake gives a huge gain. For N/A though, 5-10HP....15 a stretch if you have cams, a bigger TB and full exhaust.
For $650, you'd notice gears more..but unsure if you have those already
Bullitt intakes don't really do much at all. They only way you'd see a gain of 25 rwHP is if you are supercharged. When boosted, the intake gives a huge gain. For N/A though, 5-10HP....15 a stretch if you have cams, a bigger TB and full exhaust.
For $650, you'd notice gears more..but unsure if you have those already
The intake on my '99 GT cracked at 110,000 miles last January, Ford covered it under warranty and replaced it with one with the aluminum crossover. Cost $1.97 Coolant disposal fee, aparently last december Ford settled a class action suit on this issue and extended the warranty coverage to 7 years from first sale. My car was at 6 years and 9 months when it cracked lucky me.
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