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Engine 90 5.0L Upper Intake Mod?

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markinms

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87 BII, 4X4, 5.0L, AOD

I'd like to add the a/c back to my vehicle. Upper intake is slightly too wide to use as is.

What effect would it have if I have the intake "narrowed" a few inches and weld a new end-plate back on? It would still be functional, just not sure what it would do to performance.

Anyone else with an 85-87 Ranger/BII run into this problem? What changes did you make to get your a/c working with a V8 swap?
 

Mustang5L5

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Would it subtract plenum volume or runner lenght?

I think the end result is a slight loss of torque. How much depends on how much you narrow it.
 

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Take a picture and show us where the clearance problem is.
Me personally i'd rather modify the ac than the intake if possible or could you possibly just use a different intake?
 

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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What accessory drive do you have?
 
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