What all parts are needed for PI intake swap?

[98blackstallion]

Ok guys I am gonna do a PI intake swap on my 98 GT and I was wondering what all I need to install it? I know that I will need a set of NPI gaskets and a set of PI gaskets because I have adapter plates for this intake. What else do I need to finish it? I thought i remember something about needing something that sits under the intake like a heater something i cant remember. Help me please guys.

 

[DropTopPony]

i'm sending you a pm

 

[98blackstallion]

thanks man

 

[tomustang]

i'm sending you a pm

This is not a private message forum. Someone asks a question it should be answered in this thread. If anyone else wants this info it won't be here but in 98blackstallion's pm.

 

[98blackstallion]

Quote:
Originally Posted by droptopponynj
hey i finally got time to do my pi intake swap this coming weekend and got the plates from mr jones today. my question is what other parts do i need? Do you happen to have a parts lists with numbers? My brother in law works at my local ford and can get the parts at a discount, he just needs some numbers....if you can help thanks....if not thanks anyway! ~Bob


Hey Bob...

Here are the parts and numbers...

*Thermostat housing o-ring: F1VY-8507-A
*Heater/coolant tube: XR3Z-18B402-AA
*Water pump nipple: F75Z-8555-AA
*Water pump o-ring: F1VY-8255-A
*Alternator bracket: 1R3Z-10153-AA

The alternator bracket you have now can be modified to work...just have to drill a new hole.

Let me know if you need some pointers...


That is the PM he sent me so now everyone can view..

 

[mrvax]

PI heads
Intake Manifold (with aluminum coolant crossover)
Head Gaskets
Intake Manifold Gaskets
Exhaust Gaskets
TTY Head Bolts
Heater Transfer Tube
Oil Dipstick Tube

Also, the coolant crossover should be drilled and tapped for the temperature sensor.

 

[98blackstallion]

I am just talking about a PI intake swap not the whole head swap too. What happens if you have a PI intake without the aluminum crossover can you still use it?

 

[chimchim]

I think MRVAX is subconsciously trying to tell you something. DO IT.

 

[tomustang]

Also, the coolant crossover should be drilled and tapped for the temperature sensor.

You don't have to do that, you can also get a 'T' fitting and connect both sensors to it, you just have to extend one of the wires.

 

[jamez1502]

or just reuse your old crossover i did and it works fine. Yeah i didnt have the coolant tube and had to make one.

 

[d98gt]

These links might help you a bit also:

http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=452312

http://www.redpulsar.us/~coldfusion/intakeswap.html

 

[DropTopPony]

This is not a private message forum. Someone asks a question it should be answered in this thread. If anyone else wants this info it won't be here but in 98blackstallion's pm.

i sent him a pm cause they info i had given to me was in my pm box so it was easier.....as far as this info being available its been posted alot so if you search you will find.

 

[DropTopPony]

You don't have to do that, you can also get a 'T' fitting and connect both sensors to it, you just have to extend one of the wires.

if you check around you'll see most of the people who did this had cooling problems because the sensor wasn't getting correct readings due to it being out of the flow loop.......thats why everyone looking to swap pi intakes looks for the newer version. So drilling and tapping should be done if you wan't it done right.

 

[chimchim]

if you check around you'll see most of the people who did this had cooling problems because the sensor wasn't getting correct readings due to it being out of the flow loop.......thats why everyone looking to swap pi intakes looks for the newer version. So drilling and tapping should be done if you wan't it done right.

A machine shop will charge like 7 bucks to do it. WTF is the big deal?

 

[DropTopPony]

A machine shop will charge like 7 bucks to do it. WTF is the big deal?

there is no big deal, that why it should be drilled and tapped not "T" fitted.

 

[tomustang]

I never had a problem

 

[DropTopPony]

I never had a problem :dunno:

there is a few who have run it like that with no problems....but i remember when a few guys started doing this a couple years ago and were having issues and actually were tapping the sensor into the blocks until the newer intakes came with the aluminum crossover.

 

[98blackstallion]

ok here is my problem i have an intake off of a 99 GT and it doesnt have the aluminum crossover. I dont really wanna have to buy another one.

 

[DropTopPony]

ok here is my problem i have an intake off of a 99 GT and it doesnt have the aluminum crossover. I dont really wanna have to buy another one.

you can use it but your running the same risk as the all plastic npi intakes....CRACKS around the thermostat housing. Eventhough this was supposedly addressed and beefed up for thr pi plastics. try to sell it to someone and oick up one with the crossover. just a thought.

 

[98blackstallion]

well crap