Intake Manifold Replacement

[SICK98STANG]

Hello,

Wondering if anybody out there could help me out? I've got a 98 GT and my thermostat area which is part of the intake manifold is cracked what I'm wondering is when I buy the new Intake Manifold with Aluminum Crossover should I have someone install it? or install it myself? How long would it take me to replace it and how difficult is it on a scale from 1 - 10. I'd like to get it back on the road as quickly as possible so if someone could let me know I'd greatly appreciate it.


Thanks

SICK98STANG

 

[TxNiceGuy2002]

Well I can tell you this much, I had to have mine replaced on my 96 GT and I didn't feel like messing with it. I had my trusted mechanic of 8 years fix it. He told me what they had to do..it took them a total of 9 hours of course they have all the right stuff in their garage to do the swap. It looked like a lot of stuff they had to take off..I mean plenum, air box and tube..and a whole lot more things. of course my total came to be $675 and change with parts and all.

 

[KronicRacer]

1st do you have a torque wrench and is it your first time out with something this intricate? i would give it a 7 on the hard scale (if your a first timer)if this i your first time with something like this have a buddy help you out. schmooze hime with a case of beers......
i would say diy if you have a haynes manual (atleast) and a torque wrench.

 

[Azarello]

I thought it was a recall on the intake manifold?

 

[Sick96Stang]

IDK what this topis is about but u stole my name and put 98 instead of 96 in it

 

[timeless2]

IDK but u stole my name and put 98 instead of 96 in it

He loses points for originality there....ouch.

 

[rob97gt]

First off, the settlement hasn't actually happened. As for the actual details, MANY cars will be denied.

Just wanted to share this link for people to read through about the for intake manifold settlement:

http://www.flamingfords.info/manifoldSettlement.html

 

[DropTopPony]

IDK but u stole my name and put 98 instead of 96 in it

thats grounds for a lawsuit! stangnet court now in session....

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sick98

the install of the new intake isn't that hard. I would recommend upgrading to a PI intake instead of the NPI replacement. It will help your power above 4krpm's and gain you about 15rwhp. Do a search and you will find lots of information on this. I may have a article or two on this install if you need them.