intake manifold cracked on my 97 GT-help!

jinx6570 · 12-19-2002, 12:44 AM

My plastic intake cracked this afternoon and I'd rather not put another plastic one on. The only performance intake manifold I can find is by Ford Motorsport. Will it work without changing the heads and computer and does anyone know of another aftermarket intake manifold for the 4.6?

The Deuce · 12-19-2002, 02:03 AM

DO NOT BUY AN INTAKE!

Ford issued a recall on those. Get it towed to the dealer, hand them the bill, and ask for a loaner. You should drive away at no charge. They will fix it and warantee the new work.

Hammer · 12-19-2002, 08:56 PM

Sounds like a time to upgrade to a ROOTS BLOWER!!

jinx6570 · 12-20-2002, 02:42 AM

The dealership is honoring the recall. The fix is valid seven years from the original warranty date of the car. FYI for everyone else- if you paid to have the intake replaced take your receipt to the dealership and get your money back. Saves you $1000!!!

VicRattlehead · 12-23-2002, 03:28 AM

12-19-2002, 12:44 AM	#1
jinx6570 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock AFB Posts: 24	intake manifold cracked on my 97 GT-help! My plastic intake cracked this afternoon and I'd rather not put another plastic one on. The only performance intake manifold I can find is by Ford Motorsport. Will it work without changing the heads and computer and does anyone know of another aftermarket intake manifold for the 4.6?

12-19-2002, 02:03 AM	#2
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	DO NOT BUY AN INTAKE! Ford issued a recall on those. Get it towed to the dealer, hand them the bill, and ask for a loaner. You should drive away at no charge. They will fix it and warantee the new work. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

12-19-2002, 08:56 PM	#3
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Sounds like a time to upgrade to a ROOTS BLOWER!! __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

12-23-2002, 03:28 AM	#5
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12-20-2002, 02:42 AM	#4
jinx6570 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock AFB Posts: 24	The dealership is honoring the recall. The fix is valid seven years from the original warranty date of the car. FYI for everyone else- if you paid to have the intake replaced take your receipt to the dealership and get your money back. Saves you $1000!!!