Quick questions on Explorer Intake install.

Falcons Talon · 08-21-2003, 08:35 AM

O.k. guys...before you tell me, I've already done the search on it. I have plenty of info on the install, but I have a few questions. I know I can redo the vacuum lines thanks to all the pictures and explanations you guys put out and I've already tapped the #5 runner. What I'm trying to decide on is about tapping the lower for the coolant lines. I know some will say to do it and some will say not to worry about it and just plug the coolant line. My few questions are this.

1. If I decide to plug the coolant line, how and what do I use to plug it?

2. a. If I decide to tap the runner, what size drill/tap do I use?
b. after the hole is tapped, how do I install the nipple(?) to
connect the hose to?

I know you guys can help, and I really want to put in the intake/65 mm tb this Friday/Saturday. I just got my 3.73's installed, and I think I will drop in my 1.7 roller rockers when I do the intake as well.

Thanks,
FT

Dark_5.0 · 08-21-2003, 10:28 AM

One of the coolant lines comes off your the heater core lines just slide a rubber nipple over it and put a hose clamp on it.

I switched to a ported explorer lower lower intake and this time I didnt even tapp the #5 runner I re-routed the act sensor to the air intake tube. Then I took off my heater lines and cut the metal nipple off and welded over it.

Easy money,

Falcons Talon · 08-21-2003, 12:40 PM

Thanks...that does seem like the simplest option.

FT

08-21-2003, 08:35 AM	#1
Falcons Talon T.P.M. President Join Date: May 2002 Location: Brownsville Posts: 265	Quick questions on Explorer Intake install. O.k. guys...before you tell me, I've already done the search on it. I have plenty of info on the install, but I have a few questions. I know I can redo the vacuum lines thanks to all the pictures and explanations you guys put out and I've already tapped the #5 runner. What I'm trying to decide on is about tapping the lower for the coolant lines. I know some will say to do it and some will say not to worry about it and just plug the coolant line. My few questions are this. 1. If I decide to plug the coolant line, how and what do I use to plug it? 2. a. If I decide to tap the runner, what size drill/tap do I use? b. after the hole is tapped, how do I install the nipple(?) to connect the hose to? I know you guys can help, and I really want to put in the intake/65 mm tb this Friday/Saturday. I just got my 3.73's installed, and I think I will drop in my 1.7 roller rockers when I do the intake as well. Thanks, FT __________________

08-21-2003, 10:28 AM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	One of the coolant lines comes off your the heater core lines just slide a rubber nipple over it and put a hose clamp on it. I switched to a ported explorer lower lower intake and this time I didnt even tapp the #5 runner I re-routed the act sensor to the air intake tube. Then I took off my heater lines and cut the metal nipple off and welded over it. Easy money, __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

08-21-2003, 12:40 PM	#3
Falcons Talon T.P.M. President Join Date: May 2002 Location: Brownsville Posts: 265	Thanks...that does seem like the simplest option. FT __________________

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