98 GT, Intake manifold.

tuned said:

I own a completely stock automatic 1998 Mustang GT. My car was pouring out radiator fluid and water where the (radiator hose?) meets the intake manifold. So I suspected it was a bad thermostat gasket. So I went out and bought one and when I unbolted the piece from the intake manifold I could see a 2 inch crack in the manifold itself. Whoever came up with the idea to make an intake manifold plastic should be shot. Ridiculous. Anyways, I need suggestions on a cheap PI intake manifold; also if you could estimate a rwhp increase with the PI intake I’d appreciate it. I don’t want a plastic manifold, only metal suggestions please.

Thanks, tuned.

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tuned said:

I own a completely stock automatic 1998 Mustang GT. My car was pouring out radiator fluid and water where the (radiator hose?) meets the intake manifold. So I suspected it was a bad thermostat gasket. So I went out and bought one and when I unbolted the piece from the intake manifold I could see a 2 inch crack in the manifold itself. Whoever came up with the idea to make an intake manifold plastic should be shot. Ridiculous. Anyways, I need suggestions on a cheap PI intake manifold; also if you could estimate a rwhp increase with the PI intake I’d appreciate it. I don’t want a plastic manifold, only metal suggestions please.

Thanks, tuned.

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