Modified Intake Manifolds
 

Alright guys, here is the latest pic of my engine bay. I just installed the modified intake manifolds and had the CAI pipes painted as well to match the valve covers. Watcha think? I hand tightened the bolts first, then used 5 ft lbs, then 7.5 ft lbs on the final tightening – no leaks. However, I thought I did hear a leak and began using the Waldig rubber hose listening tool but that was not giving me what I needed so I grabbed my wife’s stethoscope and found the noise coming from one of the hoses on the oil catch can. The sound was probably always there but I never focused on listening before the install. Also, using the 3M Super 77 spray made the install of the gaskets a piece of cake. The idle is where it should be which seems to be a good indicator if you have any leaks.

FYI…I think Rob is taking a Marketing class because everytime I call him I buy something! Soooo, I just received the Zeitronix system with boost sensor and will be installing that over the next couple of weeks. I am a little nervous with this project but plan to do plenty of research to make sure I have everything covered.

Later

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Looking good ! just take your time with the zeitronix, and double check your connections/colors when making the harness, and you'll be fine.
i was a little intimidated when i installed mine, but a few e-mails to Rob, and he put me at ease.
if you need any assistance, shoot me a PM and I'll help if I can. I fitted the fuel system also, and to me that was the hardest part. Making a harness up for the zeitronix is time consuming, but not too bad.

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Looks like my winter project! Looking good!

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Saweeeet !!!

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Lookin good

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looking great, the faint whistle to the catch can line is normal.

please send over full size images if you would

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sorry for the black hat - but toooo....much red for mine....
I like it simple.

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Hmm, looks so familiar...

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Love it, just missed the chance for a red catch can. Too bad I sold mine to a new loving home. It was time to move on, as the motor was pretty much maxed out without cracking things open...found a new toy, should be here in another month or so...

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That's some nice bling you've got there. :)

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Looks sharp. I think we have the same exact mods right now. I am still not done with the wideband install. I need to find some time to go to an exhuast shop to weld the bung and them I'm golden. I replaced my intake gaskets when I had the boost bung tigged in. Good luck and keep us posted.

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Looking great!

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Thanks everyone!:D I was a little concerned about all of the red when I first ordered it but after seeing it installed, it looks awesome!

Rob, I will send some pics to you tomorrow. Work was crazy today so I did not get a chance to get out there.

Haha ZAHANMA, I did not realize how close our engine bays resembled each other. Enjoy the new toy!:D

Thanks for the offer magredvet as I may need it and I plan to lean on Rob as well.

Jesse, I need to hit the exhaust shop as well, hopefully in the near future and plan to keep everyone posted on my progress. I was going to try the exhaust shop last week on my day off but instead spent the day at the LSU Bayou Bash to celebrate National Signing Day.:)

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sounds like you priorities are stright as mine are.

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looks great
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looks good!!!!! gain much power with those intake manifols? cmz

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modified intakes remind me of the "AH HA!" moment after my CAI intake install...same sensation....;)

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So you could tell a difference with the Butt Dyno?

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obvious difference when you install a CAI, an obvious difference when you add a pulley, and so goes it with the intakes...

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Ok. Perhaps a mystery has been solved. I have noticed a little whistle since I installed the 2nd half of the intake and the catch can. This happens after the car has warmed up a bit. I was thinking it was belt slippage.