5.0 Intake manifolds that clear stock STB?

[Carzzi]

Hi, I'm new here, I recently bought a 5.0 '94 vert, my first Ford ever.

Engine-wise it's fairly stock; bolt-on mods (by previous owner) are:
BBK 70mm TB,
K&N air-filter element with "cut-out" housing,
MSD coil and FRPP wires,
BBK catted H with flows (2.5")

Which aftermarket idle-5500 rpm intakes will clear the stock 94-95 tower brace? Will a trick-flow street heat clear it?

Also, I have a D&D k-member with coilovers... will a wider shoice of LT headers (such as those designed for Fox 302's) now fit?

Not sure I want to spend on heads just yet... also, I don't want to go to lower gears, love the low highway revs.


Thanks folks.

 

[ProKiller]

i don't think much of anything will fit under that STB. You can get a BBK strut tower brace for like $100 now and that clears just about everything. and you don't NEED to run a STB either, i didn't have one for years.

Whats the matter with 94-95 long tubes?

 

[Carzzi]

Thank you ProKiller. I love this site... since I bought my car (and even before) I've been lurking.

Any recommendations on intake manifolds for street driving on the stock E7TE's, yeah I know, Search is my friend.

Only reason I was asking about fox-header fit was that this allows me to broaden my choice when looking for used LT's...

 

[TrueBlue95GT]

Fox long tubes won't fit unless you want to switch to a Fox bell housing and input shaft. Why keep a strut tower brace? It's basically for looks now that you have the k-member. Get some subframe connectors if you worry about chassis rigidity.

 

[94GTLaserRC]

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IF you are planning a build on your car, I would go with subframe connectors first (since the car is a vert). But in answer to your questions. +1 for above. If you lived close by Id sell you my old chromer cheap...not worth the shipping cost.

RC

 

[1slow95]

Why keep a strut tower brace? It's basically for looks now that you have the k-member.

This isn't true at all. Most aftermarket k-members flex more than the stock piece. With no STB or SFC's and a tubular k-member I was afraid to push my car hard in corners. SFC's made a huge difference. I really want to put a STB back on it, but I've been too cheap to buy one.

Welcome to :SNSign: Carzzi. The Edelbrock Performer intake is a popular choice for mostly stock engines. You could also look into a GT40 or Cobra Intake. I think they're all pretty close performance wise. Or you could port your stock intake which will get to you close to the performance of the aftermarket intakes.

TMoss Porting > Tech Articles > Why Port a EFI Lower or Carb Intake?

 

[Carzzi]

Thanks for the welcome and the suggestions!

BTW, the first thing I did the week I bought the car was have full-length MM subframe connectors welded in. My, what a positive difference they have on body stiffness.

But the interior still rattles (all the stuff that had loosened before the connectors were put in )

 

[94GTLaserRC]

Thanks for the welcome and the suggestions!

BTW, the first thing I did the week I bought the car was have full-length MM subframe connectors welded in. My, what a positive difference they have on body stiffness.

But the interior still rattles (all the stuff that had loosened before the connectors were put in )

Glad it improved. There are things we can do to make things better, but keep in mind that the cars ARE 13-14 years old, so there will always be "some" little things going on unless you replace every single nut and bolt.

Let us know the next mod.

RC

 

[GTA_V6_Mustang]

Hey Rob what chrome peice are you talking about? And if I where you I would get a GT40 or Cobra Intake and have that ported and you will be beyond most after market intakes.

 

[urban96]

Fox long tubes won't fit unless you want to switch to a Fox bell housing and input shaft. Why keep a strut tower brace? It's basically for looks now that you have the k-member. Get some subframe connectors if you worry about chassis rigidity.

really? ive heard fox LT's work just fine except for not having an EGR bung