tfs intake, tfs valve covers, NOTHING FITS

93GTDIN · 06-27-2002, 09:14 PM

For the first time since I put my motor together I tried to put the EGR spacer, throttle body on. Well, not ONLY does the EGR spacer not clear the fuel pressure regulator, but the throttle linkage doesnt even get CLOSE to clearing the valve covers. I cant even get the throttle body half way on the studs before it hits the valve covers. I wouldnt be so amazed if I had some other companies valve covers, but I have Trick Flow valve covers and Trick flow Intake. Shouldnt this fit? Has anyone else ever encountered this problem? Please help, my frustration level is rising very quickly, i havent had any luck today.

Stroked408 · 06-27-2002, 11:02 PM

you can try one of the TFS intake spacers they have out,I have seen them on a few cars.

88GT149k · 06-27-2002, 11:17 PM

i thought you only needed the intake spacer if you removed the egr spacer, guess not!!! i run the intake spacer, the track heat hits the stock hood though.

Hozer 88GTConv · 06-28-2002, 12:12 AM

You will probably need a 1" spacer between your upper and lower manifold.
Additionally, you may need either to get an EGR "blank-off" plate which is considerably thinner, mine's only 1/2". If your EGR system is intact, you simply need to modify the throttle linkage bracket my removing/trimming the lower portion of the bracket.

Isn't it fun when they don't tell you everything?
Good luck.

HiFlow5 0 · 06-28-2002, 07:08 AM

I have Trickflow valve covers and the Trickflow street heat intake, no problems here. You must have gotten the Tall TFS valve covers. With those you need a phenolic spacer for the valve covers to clear the intake. But when a spacer is used the Trickflow intake will not fit under the stock hood. So hope you got a cowl.

Coupe5oh · 06-28-2002, 11:20 PM

will the 3/4 spacer work? i hear it clears the stock hood? but thats with stock intake i believe. the 1 inch im sure needs a cowl.

93GTDIN · 06-29-2002, 03:06 AM

I didn't think there was a 3/4 inch spacer. Either way, I returned the valve covers and ordered the short ones saturday delivery. I should have the new combo up and running tomorrow.

jonnyk · 06-30-2002, 09:57 AM

There isn't a 3/4" spacer. There is a 3/8" spacer, and yes that will clear the stock hood, but I don't think the intake will clear the tall valve covers still. Maybe try different valve covers

Coupe5oh · 06-30-2002, 11:18 PM

oops 3/8, thats what i meant, think i been drinking when i posted that

drudis · 07-01-2002, 12:22 PM

TFS Heads and Intake, and STANDARD (not tall) valvecovers fit just right:

You may wish to try those spacers to get the room you need.

06-27-2002, 09:14 PM	#1
93GTDIN Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Live music capital of the world, TX Posts: 324	tfs intake, tfs valve covers, NOTHING FITS For the first time since I put my motor together I tried to put the EGR spacer, throttle body on. Well, not ONLY does the EGR spacer not clear the fuel pressure regulator, but the throttle linkage doesnt even get CLOSE to clearing the valve covers. I cant even get the throttle body half way on the studs before it hits the valve covers. I wouldnt be so amazed if I had some other companies valve covers, but I have Trick Flow valve covers and Trick flow Intake. Shouldnt this fit? Has anyone else ever encountered this problem? Please help, my frustration level is rising very quickly, i havent had any luck today. __________________ 96 Cobra - a bit too stock. 14.0 @ 101

06-27-2002, 11:02 PM	#2
Stroked408 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southwest Posts: 131	Spacer Up you can try one of the TFS intake spacers they have out,I have seen them on a few cars. __________________ Deeper,Harder,Faster Stage Deeper Launch Harder Go Faster

06-27-2002, 11:17 PM	#3
88GT149k Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: south bend, in Posts: 2	i thought you only needed the intake spacer if you removed the egr spacer, guess not!!! i run the intake spacer, the track heat hits the stock hood though. __________________ 88gt dss306 trick flow etc....

06-28-2002, 12:12 AM	#4
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	upper/lower spacer... You will probably need a 1" spacer between your upper and lower manifold. Additionally, you may need either to get an EGR "blank-off" plate which is considerably thinner, mine's only 1/2". If your EGR system is intact, you simply need to modify the throttle linkage bracket my removing/trimming the lower portion of the bracket. Isn't it fun when they don't tell you everything? Good luck. __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy

06-28-2002, 07:08 AM	#5
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	I have Trickflow valve covers and the Trickflow street heat intake, no problems here. You must have gotten the Tall TFS valve covers. With those you need a phenolic spacer for the valve covers to clear the intake. But when a spacer is used the Trickflow intake will not fit under the stock hood. So hope you got a cowl. __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust

06-28-2002, 11:20 PM	#6
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	will the 3/4 spacer work? i hear it clears the stock hood? but thats with stock intake i believe. the 1 inch im sure needs a cowl. __________________ Police package 5spd 90 Lx, Stock original motor, 3.27grs, BM fan, fms 10.5 clutch, D&D quadrant, and adjuster, ADS chip, 180 stat, mac cai, mac h-pipe, mac subframe connectors, ASP crank pulley, ripper shifter, 26x10.5 M/T sport pros welds. 246 hp according to analyzer Race weight: 3,120 E.t-13.57 with 26x10.50's e.t. streets. 1.88 60' mph- 99.92 mph

06-29-2002, 03:06 AM	#7
93GTDIN Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Live music capital of the world, TX Posts: 324	I didn't think there was a 3/4 inch spacer. Either way, I returned the valve covers and ordered the short ones saturday delivery. I should have the new combo up and running tomorrow. __________________ 96 Cobra - a bit too stock. 14.0 @ 101

06-30-2002, 09:57 AM	#8
jonnyk Being stroked is great Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	There isn't a 3/4" spacer. There is a 3/8" spacer, and yes that will clear the stock hood, but I don't think the intake will clear the tall valve covers still. Maybe try different valve covers __________________ Novi 2000 now spinning off the snout of the 331... Mods Pics

06-30-2002, 11:18 PM	#9
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	oops 3/8, thats what i meant, think i been drinking when i posted that __________________ Police package 5spd 90 Lx, Stock original motor, 3.27grs, BM fan, fms 10.5 clutch, D&D quadrant, and adjuster, ADS chip, 180 stat, mac cai, mac h-pipe, mac subframe connectors, ASP crank pulley, ripper shifter, 26x10.5 M/T sport pros welds. 246 hp according to analyzer Race weight: 3,120 E.t-13.57 with 26x10.50's e.t. streets. 1.88 60' mph- 99.92 mph

07-01-2002, 12:22 PM	#10
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	TFS Heads and Intake, and STANDARD (not tall) valvecovers fit just right: You may wish to try those spacers to get the room you need. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

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