Is the P-51 or RR intake manifolds worth it?

[SilverBullet00]

Here is the deal: I am pretty sure my setup could benifit from an aftermarket intake setup. Normally I would be inclined to just get the accufab T/B and plenum BUT my lower intake is a POS. When it cracked back in January EVERY place was out of the FRPP part, my only other option was the Dorman replica intake. Granted, many people use this intake and dont have any problems with it, but for me I cant remove half of my plugs and the coil packs dont stay tight. SO now that I have to look at buying the hopefully better made Ford intake manifold, im wondering if I should just look at the p-51 or the RR manifolds? I REALLY want 300RWHP

What do you guys think- Please no one speak of the CRAPPY professional products manifold...

 

[SilverBullet00]

Ah crap, just to let you guys know I am planning on staying n/a

 

[Kilgore Trout]

http://www.reichardracing.com/46liter_intake.php

 

[CanadaStang]

http://www.reichardracing.com/46liter_intake.php

It sure would be nice if they would have had a dyno of a stock 4.6 instead of something putting out 500Hp

 

[mity2]

i don't think you'll benefit much from P-51 with your setup. Not much to make $1300+ worth it anyway.
You prolly benefit more with P&P head, and really good tune. then after THAT, I say go with intake.
I personaly like RR intake's long runner for lowend torque

 

[stangGT97]

god that reichard one is fugly. I would be inclined to just spend my money on a PI manifold, but if money is not an object, then either the Bullitt or the P51 will do the trick, and will really benefit you when you start doing other major mods (ported heads, etc)

 

[007]

Screw that. Get cams if you want more NA power. Or ported heads I guess. You wont get much with a new intake, get the plenum stuff if you want a small increase.

Why dont you have pulleys anyway or a tuner anyway?

 

[stangGT97]

Screw that. Get cams if you want more NA power. Or ported heads I guess. You wont get much with a new intake, get the plenum stuff if you want a small increase.

Why dont you have pulleys anyway or a tuner anyway?

check his sig. "VT stage 1s installed"

 

[SilverBullet00]

Screw that. Get cams if you want more NA power. Or ported heads I guess. You wont get much with a new intake, get the plenum stuff if you want a small increase.

Why dont you have pulleys anyway or a tuner anyway?

I will probably do pulleys some day but I wanted to get the exhaust/intake/cam done first. I just put cam in before the intake because I was getting frustrated with small gains.

Im not going to p/p the heads because I just changed the head gaskets and I know what a ROYAL PAIN IN THE ASS it will be. I wanted to p/p the heads when they were off but I just bought the cams and tuner and couldnt afford 'em.

 

[White Stang]

If your not built and blown just wait until you are for an intake. There are much better mods for the money. But here is a pick of my RR intake.

 

[007]

I will probably do pulleys some day but I wanted to get the exhaust/intake/cam done first. I just put cam in before the intake because I was getting frustrated with small gains.

Im not going to p/p the heads because I just changed the head gaskets and I know what a ROYAL PAIN IN THE ASS it will be. I wanted to p/p the heads when they were off but I just bought the cams and tuner and couldnt afford 'em.

I didnt see that at the bottom of your sig. Good move. I still wouldnt spend the cash on the intake though... what about suspension / traction. Are you still runnning stock wheels? Wheels/tires make a dramatic improvement. LCAs would be nice too.

How do you like the xcal2?

 

[SilverBullet00]

Its ok. It has its hick-ups but so far so good. I have BFG tires that are great street tires. As far as wheels they are stock which are fine for right now. I just want my engine to breathe a little better; then I will build up the rear end and slap on lca's with a panhard bar.

 

[JBushman73]

Here is the deal: I am pretty sure my setup could benifit from an aftermarket intake setup. Normally I would be inclined to just get the accufab T/B and plenum BUT my lower intake is a POS. When it cracked back in January EVERY place was out of the FRPP part, my only other option was the Dorman replica intake. Granted, many people use this intake and dont have any problems with it, but for me I cant remove half of my plugs and the coil packs dont stay tight. SO now that I have to look at buying the hopefully better made Ford intake manifold, im wondering if I should just look at the p-51 or the RR manifolds? I REALLY want 300RWHP

What do you guys think- Please no one speak of the CRAPPY professional products manifold...

Answer: NO

 

[DropTopPony]

The Reichard is more for blown cars and the P51 is 55lbs and might not fit under your hood! My choice would be the Bullitt intake...

 

[ADRENLN]

what does the rr intake weigh? less then the p51? i felt the weight of the p 51...it is HEAVY

 

[helty]

just do what I did; sell your GT and buy a Bullitt, lol.

 

[stangGT97]

just do what I did; sell your GT and buy a Bullitt, lol.

thanks for the insight

 

[DropTopPony]

just do what I did; sell your GT and buy a Bullitt, lol.

or get an intake that makes boost

 

[SilverBullet00]

or get an intake that makes boost

ya know, Im half tempted to buy that damn FRPP blower for the 96-98 2v's and adapt it.... I would get it if I KNEW I could make it work. But then again I just bought cams for staying N/A..

 

[BurningRubber]

SilverBullet... what times are you pulling at the track?

I know its off topic, but im just curious.