Intake Manifold Questions

[carjunkie]

OK, I did a little searching and I am a little confused. I need a new intake manifold as mine broke the T-stat area. I really do not want to do a PI swap as this is my Daughters car and she does not need any more power.
Thanks to the search I found out that PI does not mean Police Interceptor as I thought it might.
I looked around and found that some say the Dorman is no good. Why? I found this: http://www.carparts.com/details/For...ma96fordmustang19961998replacementrepl3119021
Is it the same or better? Is there a year range that will work for my car? It is a 96 GT with stock 4.6L.
What is my best route? I do not want to send a lot, but also want it to last. I am not interested in any improved performance at this time, just reliable daily driver for my Daughter.
Thanks

1996 Mustang GT stock 4.6L

 

[Three50won]

The one you have listed should work fine. As long as it does not have the plastic coolant crossover.

 

[Mattstang04]

Buy the Ford Racing Parts PI intake. The Dorman has been criticized for is lack in quality. The opinion I hear alot is that they don't last. You'll get a higher quality, longer lasting OEM piece with the Ford PI.

 

[carjunkie]

Buy the Ford Racing Parts PI intake. The Dorman has been criticized for is lack in quality. The opinion I hear alot is that they don't last. You'll get a higher quality, longer lasting OEM piece with the Ford PI.

But is it a straight bolt on swap? Or will I need more parts?

 

[Three50won]

I think you'll need a PI to non-PI adapter plate.

 

[Mattstang04]

Hmm. Not sure. I know nonPI guys use them all the time but I am not sure if there are any other parts involved in doing so.