Intakes

raptor · 01-21-2002, 03:23 PM

I need an intake I heard that an exployer intake was a good cheap choice. But what years did the exployer come with a V8?

fiveohpatrol · 01-21-2002, 06:12 PM

I'm not sure exactly what years they came on but somewhere around 1995-98. Chances are that you wont find one in a junk yard. It's easier just to search E-bay for one. There was also an ad in the magazines that had them real cheap, I think it was Diversified Products for like $225 but I'm not sure if they still have them or not.

I found mine from a member on this site (withamc). I got it for $150 and it is WELL worth it. It'll really wake your car up with the cam and ported stockers you already have.

The explorer intake is really close to the same thing as a Cobra or GT40 intake. The lower is the exact same as the other 2 but the upper is slightly different on the inside and causes it to flow just a little less than the other 2 (with the Cobra flowing just barely less than the GT40). The small difference in flow is well overlaid by the price difference you'll see. Plus you could always just throw on a GT40 or Cobra upper sometime down the line, it'll bolt right up to the lower.

Sorry I wrote so much. Good luck

Unit 5302 · 01-22-2002, 12:39 AM

1996-2001. The Cobra, GT-40, and the Explorer will give you about the same performance.

jetuomi · 01-22-2002, 12:59 AM

For UNIT, I'm trying to figure out the Explorer vs. Cobra vs. GT-40 intake problem, and I notice you know alot about these..

Since the explorer only put out 215 HP / 288 torque, does that mean that the intake is hurting this setup if it breathes so well?

Also, will dumping it onto my stock 94 5.0 change the torque curve, or will it just add throughout the range? Also how much HP could this upper support (the lower is the same for all 3 intakes right?)

How about porting the explorer, any #'s ??

Thanks a lot !

01-21-2002, 03:23 PM	#1
raptor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Dundalk, Ont, Canada Posts: 129	Intakes I need an intake I heard that an exployer intake was a good cheap choice. But what years did the exployer come with a V8? __________________ 88GT, 331Stroker,FMS 70mm TB,77mm Pro-M mass air,Ram Air,K&N,GT40/Exployer Intakes,Gasket Matched,FMS 24lb injectors,Crane hi-6 ignition system,B303 cam,Crane 1.6RR,FMS underdrive pullies,351W/heads,port/polish,FMS h/f oil pump,Hedman headers,2 1/2in H pipe Flow Masters,190lph Holley fuel pump,Center Force dual friction,FMS 3.55,Hurst short throw/ trigger T handle,Subframe connectors,Welded torque boxes.

01-21-2002, 06:12 PM	#2
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	I'm not sure exactly what years they came on but somewhere around 1995-98. Chances are that you wont find one in a junk yard. It's easier just to search E-bay for one. There was also an ad in the magazines that had them real cheap, I think it was Diversified Products for like $225 but I'm not sure if they still have them or not. I found mine from a member on this site (withamc). I got it for $150 and it is WELL worth it. It'll really wake your car up with the cam and ported stockers you already have. The explorer intake is really close to the same thing as a Cobra or GT40 intake. The lower is the exact same as the other 2 but the upper is slightly different on the inside and causes it to flow just a little less than the other 2 (with the Cobra flowing just barely less than the GT40). The small difference in flow is well overlaid by the price difference you'll see. Plus you could always just throw on a GT40 or Cobra upper sometime down the line, it'll bolt right up to the lower. Sorry I wrote so much. Good luck __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

01-22-2002, 12:59 AM	#4
jetuomi Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada Posts: 214	Hope unit5302 replies to this.. For UNIT, I'm trying to figure out the Explorer vs. Cobra vs. GT-40 intake problem, and I notice you know alot about these.. Since the explorer only put out 215 HP / 288 torque, does that mean that the intake is hurting this setup if it breathes so well? Also, will dumping it onto my stock 94 5.0 change the torque curve, or will it just add throughout the range? Also how much HP could this upper support (the lower is the same for all 3 intakes right?) How about porting the explorer, any #'s ?? Thanks a lot ! __________________ 1994 GT (black on black) A few mods, click below to check out the car... My CAR

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01-22-2002, 12:39 AM	#3
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	1996-2001. The Cobra, GT-40, and the Explorer will give you about the same performance.