Parts needed to install Boss 302R intake manifold?
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Parts needed to install Boss 302R intake manifold?
I am going to buy one of those Boss 302R intake manifolds in the next few months and I've noticed there are several different install kits ranging from $10-$300... What's the deal with these? Are the cheap ones all rigged and the nicer FRP ones are much better? Or is it just BS?
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I'll be installing one next week, but in my figuring out process, here's what I found:
- there are two "issues" with the new manifold. First, how do you want to hook up the fuel vapor purge valve, and second where's the intake air coming from.
- the $10 install kit gives you everything you need to hook up the purge valve at its stock GT location at the front of the engine. 2' of hose, two clamps, a bolt and three washers.
- I haven't seen a more expensive "kit" per se, but the "OEM" way to install the purge valve is to put it at the back of the engine as it is on the Boss 302. New fuel line, new purge hose, bracket and screw - about $160 or so (all OEM Ford).
- Intake air supply - the new manifold requires a source of filtered air and the choices are a CAI (prices vary) or an OEM duct to connect to the OEM air filter (about $75 or so).
- you also need a tune, your stock strut brace won't fit, and you might want to think about the oil cooler if you're going to use the upper rev range very much.
- there are two "issues" with the new manifold. First, how do you want to hook up the fuel vapor purge valve, and second where's the intake air coming from.
- the $10 install kit gives you everything you need to hook up the purge valve at its stock GT location at the front of the engine. 2' of hose, two clamps, a bolt and three washers.
- I haven't seen a more expensive "kit" per se, but the "OEM" way to install the purge valve is to put it at the back of the engine as it is on the Boss 302. New fuel line, new purge hose, bracket and screw - about $160 or so (all OEM Ford).
- Intake air supply - the new manifold requires a source of filtered air and the choices are a CAI (prices vary) or an OEM duct to connect to the OEM air filter (about $75 or so).
- you also need a tune, your stock strut brace won't fit, and you might want to think about the oil cooler if you're going to use the upper rev range very much.
I am going to buy one of those Boss 302R intake manifolds in the next few months and I've noticed there are several different install kits ranging from $10-$300... What's the deal with these? Are the cheap ones all rigged and the nicer FRP ones are much better? Or is it just BS?
Last edited by JAJ; May 22, 2011 at 12:49 PM.
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It really all depends on how far you want to go. If you want it to look authentic, plan on spending $300+ for all the little stuff. If you just want it to work, then $50-60 is all the more you should need.
Like JAJ mentioned, if you want to go the "authentic" route, Ford Racing has published the part numbers for the install kit, which runs about $180, and includes the parts you need to make it work without cutting or rigging anything up. If you want to go above and beyond that, you'll look at the sound deadening that goes below the manifold, upper intake trim pieces, and strut tower brace.
Like JAJ mentioned, if you want to go the "authentic" route, Ford Racing has published the part numbers for the install kit, which runs about $180, and includes the parts you need to make it work without cutting or rigging anything up. If you want to go above and beyond that, you'll look at the sound deadening that goes below the manifold, upper intake trim pieces, and strut tower brace.
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Originally Posted by Overboost
It really all depends on how far you want to go. If you want it to look authentic, plan on spending $300+ for all the little stuff. If you just want it to work, then $50-60 is all the more you should need.
Like JAJ mentioned, if you want to go the "authentic" route, Ford Racing has published the part numbers for the install kit, which runs about $180, and includes the parts you need to make it work without cutting or rigging anything up. If you want to go above and beyond that, you'll look at the sound deadening that goes below the manifold, upper intake trim pieces, and strut tower brace.
Like JAJ mentioned, if you want to go the "authentic" route, Ford Racing has published the part numbers for the install kit, which runs about $180, and includes the parts you need to make it work without cutting or rigging anything up. If you want to go above and beyond that, you'll look at the sound deadening that goes below the manifold, upper intake trim pieces, and strut tower brace.
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I'm pretty sure that if you go with the OEM kit, you actually have to cut and extend the wiring harness for the purge valve.
No longer making it a plug and play kit.
Looking authentic? I guess you'd have to also get the fuel rail covers and the front and rear covers for the valley of the intake as well. Now we are well outside of the $180 Ford install kit if you are going for an "authentic" look.
Why spend more than $10 on this, while also negating the need to extend the harness.
No longer making it a plug and play kit.
Looking authentic? I guess you'd have to also get the fuel rail covers and the front and rear covers for the valley of the intake as well. Now we are well outside of the $180 Ford install kit if you are going for an "authentic" look.
Why spend more than $10 on this, while also negating the need to extend the harness.
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