Intake manifold

[bama808]

Have any of you added an intake manifold to your truck? I am shopping around for new performance parts an that is on the list. I am just wondering what type of increase did you notice and what brand would you recommend? Right now I'm looking at banks, afe, and cfm

[Lilpooh]

There is no gain in HP/TQ, the intake manifold and ports in the heads are too restrictive to make any gain in power. The only benefit to the aftermarket elbows is that they have ports on them to use for a boost gauge or power adders like nitrous or water/meth.

[bama808]

Well that really isn't worth the $250 they cost.

[bama808]

Anyone else have an opinion on this? If I do get one it's gonna be this week.

[HeavyAssault]

The terms you are using are going to confuse people. The intake manifold is the larger U shaped part that covers the top of the motor. The intake elbow (as most refer to it) is on top the intake connecting the the cold side IC tube to the intake manifold.

It's your call most swap out one with the 1/8" port to get a better boost PSI reading at the manifold. It's not really a power adder of an upgrade but does help airflow.

[pizza pig]

they dont seem to be worth the money they cost if you're after the power, its your money though, they do look a lot better though and come pretapped..

[06powerstroke06]

Save your money and get something that improves performance. That's what I did. I'm still useing the stock elbow. But I you talk a out intake manifold that will make a diffrence.

[bama808]

I'm not really after much power as much as fuel Milage I get 9.5 now. I heard that it will increase Milage. Any truth to that?

[Lilpooh]

Originally Posted by bama808

I'm not really after much power as much as fuel Milage I get 9.5 now. I heard that it will increase Milage. Any truth to that?

No gain in MPG, like I said, the intake manifold and intake ports in the heads are too restrictive.

[bama808]

10/4 well I'm glad I asked an didn't waste my money.