P.I. Intake Swap

[nichedge]

i was looking at doing the p.i. intake swap, just the intake cuz i dont have enough money for the heads. I am looking at two different kits and was wondering which one i should go with? I am going to post both links so someone can help me determine which one I should go with.



http://www.livernoismotorsports.com/product.phtml?p=457

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-97-98-Mustang-4-6-4-6L-Performance-Intake-Manifold_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14Q2el1262QQhashZitem53dc0e583eQQitemZ360174213182QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

I hope those links work for everyone. Thanks

 

[greenscobie86]

I got the intake kit from the dude on Ebay.

Best packaged/complete kit I ever saw.

I highly recommend this kit if you don't want to spend time hunting down parts or whatever.

 

[white 98 gt]

i got my pi intake kit from the guy on ebay also. i called him before i ordered it cause i had some questions. nice guy. all the stuff is all ford racing parts also. good luck with your swap, you'll be glad you did it.

 

[2soon2boost]

what gaskets do they use? Do you still have to put silicone in the coolant passages with the ebay kit? It says no other modifications, but I was unsure. For those that got it, what's up?

 

[greenscobie86]

Yes you need to use the silicone. The kit comes with a tube of gray RTV.

 

[2soon2boost]

does it use PI gaskets or NPI? Greenscobie, how long have you had yours on?

 

[greenscobie86]

I've had mine on since January. No problems to report.

I believe the eBay kit uses the PI gaskets, but I'm not sure. They are the red gaskets...

One tip for you when you do these, replace the heater hoses on the back of the motor. It's cheap insurance because they are a PITA to get to once everythign is bolted back on. I bought the Goodyear Silicone Hose Kit and am pretty happy with it.

 

[joekd]

does it use PI gaskets or NPI?

The big debate. Here's my $0.02, I used PI gaskets and RTV, leaked immediatly, then switched to non-pi, has been fine since doing it in the winter.

As far as I am concerned the heads wont flow any better with PI gaskets so just use the non-pi to avoid leaks