Assistance in installing an intake manifold

[1995GTStang]

I just snagged a GT40 intake off a 99 Explorer. I have been doing some online research on swapping stock to GT40 intakes. I am sure someone here has done this and I was wondering what is required in doing the swap?? There is no auto part store within 30 miles so I want to get an idea of what I will need.

I already purchased an SVO elbow and felpro gasket set MS 95952 (explorer intake set).

My understanding is most of the work goes into converting the vacuum lines over. Anyone have experience or advice hopefully saving me from making this trip more than once.

Thanks

 

[MotiV8ed_95GT]

Its pretty easy, I would get a new set of bolts to bolt down the intake(I like ARP) also make sure you have gaskets(I like felpro 1250) and some gasket maker of your choice for the front and back. New thermostat(180) and gasket is a good idea too. Pick up some vacuum line and a new pcv valve.

Also very important!! Vacuum all the dust/dirt/crap off your stock lower before you pull it! You do not want to drop all that into the valley!

Ross

 

[Chern_889]

Take your time with it, if the stock manifold has never bin off, expect the two front bolts to break on you. They pass through the coolant passage and get corroded away. This happened to me on two different 5.0 motors. Get a brass punch and beat the piss out of the bolts, when you think its enough, beat on it some more. Slowly work the bolts out, if it feels spongy, or extremely hard to turn, beat on it more. Work it back and forth, back it out a half a turn, then back in the same amount.

If the bolts do break on you, good luck. On my first motor, i had to drill them out and heli-coil the holes, not fun at all. The second time i managed to get an EZ-out to work, but dont count on it.

 

[1995GTStang]

Wow....I can't wait :/

I had an 84 GT 5 speed that did the same thing when I changed the top end. I was able to use a mild torch and heat it up a bit without melting the aluminum.

I am never in a hurry when it comes to working on cars. I can be pretty meticulous, and repaint parts as I go.

Thanks for the advice. I will definately approach this project with caution.