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2003 Gt Hole In Intake Manifold...

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So I have a 2003 GT convertible that was at a shop getting a new top installed. I get a call the other day stating that when they went to start the car it backfired and blew a baseball sized hole in the intake manifold (near the water pump). The only mods I have on the vehicle are an intake, Accufab TB/elbow, and it was tuned at another shop. The car ran fine prior to this. I tried perusing the web earlier to find answer, but to no avail. Trying to get an idea on how plausible this could be? Thanks.
 

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Possible over fueling. Unburned fuel puddles up in the bottom of the manifold and randomly ignites the vapours, causing a backfire and sometimes catastrophic damage. You should see it on a nitrous car.
 
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