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uh oh intake manifold installation srew up :(

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wildstanggt

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I have only the basic mechanic skills and over the last weekend I installed a new intake manifold (Performer RPM II) Now I am all done and the motor is running great however I just realized that I forgot to install the PVC baffle on the bottom of the lower intake manifold. How important is that step? I mean, should I immediately reinstall the manifold or can I still run the pvc without the baffle or should I just pull the pvc pipe out of the hole and let it suck clean air. Will this effect power or longevity? Thanks for any help, I feel so stupid
 

bmo37

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gotta take the intake off again and install it. your going to be sucking up oil through the intake. Sorry but thats the deal.
 

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Well I guess I am going to get really good at removing and installing intake manifolds.

Thanks though
 

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Yeah, without it you'll suck up about a quart of oil every three days......... Don't ask how I know this.......
 

billetunderwear

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I'm glad I'm not the only dumbass who has done this I didn't feel like pulling the intake though, so I blocked off the PCV passage and ran a breather cap. Definitely not the smartest idea in the world, but sometimes ya just don't give a shiit ya know?

EDIT: This wasn't on the 327 stroker, this was on a high mile stock engine that I don't give a rats ass about.
 

cevtv

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billetunderwear said:
I'm glad I'm not the only dumbass who has done this
Click to expand...

At least with mine, I didn't do the install.......
 
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