Well today when I was driving to a party I notice that the "low coolant" light had just came on. I checked the gauges and the temps were in their normal spots so I drove home slowly. This was about 9:15 PM so it was dark out. I'm backing into my driveway when I notice a nice path of liquid from the end of my driveway and I check and there were no puddles anywhere. Then I notice the steam coming from under the hood. I go tell my dad about it and we begin to investigate. It doesn't take us long to figure out that our plastic(composite) intake crossover had a nice crack in it. It looks as if I'm gonna call Dan Newman, and the local ford garage to check on prices. My dad says he doesn't really care to try to replace the old crossover with the new aluminum one, but I was wondering if some of you guys could tell me whether or not its a hard swap to make. Thanks for the help. And by the way, the engine is fine, as i only had to go about 3 blocks back to my house.
If you can't afford the PI intake, I am willing to help a you out, I got my 96 take off (plastic crossover ) But it only has 20k on it... Will let go for for real cheap if you are on a budget...
We're just gonna stick with the NPI setup. Ford price for all the manifold, gaskets, o-rings, etc. is $589. Advanced Auto said they can get the manifold in by Wednesday for $264. And Auto Zone has it for $250 but their suppliers are out of stock. What an expensive little problem to fix. Too bad ford tried out the composite instead of sticking with aluminum.
Oh and yes, thanks for the advice too. I kinda wanna try replacing it at home, but my dad would rather have someone who knows what they are doing do it
dude, not trying to sound like a jerk, but you can get the PI intake, PLUS all the other parts for the swap for WELL under the prices u were quoted for the npi intake. you'll have a nice intake w/ alum xover AND gain about 15hp. plus the swap would only take an extra 30 mins to do (vs the npi replacement, since u have to replace the coolant tube)
kinda silly to drop almost $300 on a choked npi when u can get a better flowing one for $100 less
Dude you can probably even get the updated NPI from Dan if you wanna stay NPI brand new for cheaper than Autozone. If you want mine $60.00 takes it. Too bad you are not closer, I would do it for you, it's a pretty easy task.
Yeah, when I swapped my PI intake on, I had a bit of a leak. So I pulled it off did some porting and used a bunch of RTV on it (time consuming) And had it all off and back together within 2 hours. And this is the first car I've really ever worked on myself.
just keep an eye out on the "for sale" sections of this forum, modular depot, corral........there are always deals to be had on updated NPIs and PIs with the aluminum Xover
just keep an eye out on the "for sale" sections of this forum, modular depot, corral........there are always deals to be had on updated NPIs and PIs with the aluminum Xover
I do appreciate the advice, but for $220 with everything we need (gaskets, t-stat, whatever else came with the kit) and a lifetime warranty my dad is happy. I called Dan up and he's got just the PI intake for $167 and the kits for both are upper $200 range. I wouldn't mind the HP gain, but if the match isn't perfect my dad doesn't really wanna chance it.
i sold my non pi intake with aluminum crossover on here for $50 shipped. deals are out there. your crazy if you spend that much on a non pi intake.
what exactly does "the kit" come with. i thought u just had to get new gaskets, new thermostat bolts and the alternator bracket? if thats the case thats less than $20 in parts.
i also got a pi intake and all the neccessary parts to do the swap for less than $150. i would go this route. i've had mine on since early march with no problems.
Frank
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