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Posted by 87 4spd GT (Member # 9216) on :
 
So I picked up an explorer intake with internal egr and a 1" spacer about 6 months ago. Now I am going to be installing this soon. Now is there is anything I should prepare for before I dig in. I am pretty good with mechanics, but this is my first STANG so its pretty new to me. I have researched a little on the install for this but I am still baffled on the routing of the vacuum lines and the ACT. Some have said they left it sitting on the intake with no problems, some have said they put in in their air intake tube or the #5 boss after being tapped. What works best? Also current mods are under-drive pullies, headers, o/r h-pipe, flows, stage 2 shift kit and 3.73's. Should I notice a big difference with this install and should I go with the spacer or not? thanks in advance!
 

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Posted by 89 306 (Member # 9042) on :
 
the vacumm lines could be plugged up if u wish u dont really need them plus if something is wrong u know its not a vacumm leak
but other than that it should be an easy install and the spacer if u really dont need it dont use it just make sure he bottom of the upper and top of lower manifold ports match
 

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Posted by 87 4spd GT (Member # 9216) on :
 
Now if I plug up all these vacuum lines will I still be able to pass emissions? Any problems with that? And yes everything seems to match up just fine with the manifolds. Only reason I would use the spacer is to help with the torque I lost when I removed the cats....
 

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Posted by 89 306 (Member # 9042) on :
 
im not too sure about the emissions part..what kind of exhuast are u running?? u dont lose much torque (if any is lost) when removing the cats..although ur exhuast will be a bit louder..as long as ur not runnig straight pipes u dont got to worry about losin torque
 

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Posted by 87 4spd GT (Member # 9216) on :
 
well I am running the hooker super comp headers, with an o/r h-pipe and flows. I was told that with that combo, with not many other mods that I would lose some of my bottom end torque? Not enough back pressure?
 

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Posted by 89 306 (Member # 9042) on :
 
well pretty much the flows have some back pressure that evens it out..if u did "lose" any torque u gain it all back at higher rpms so no worries...i have bbk headers o/r h pipe any dynomax bullets the bullets are a straight through design..no power lost and actually gained power over my previous 2 chamnberd borlas..although alot louder now...
 

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Posted by 87 4spd GT (Member # 9216) on :
 
Ya it seems its the bottom that was lost a bit but higher up much better. So will the spacer help or is that a waste?
 

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Posted by 89 306 (Member # 9042) on :
 
honestly i wouldnt use it..only time ive seen people use it is for clearance issues..if u have all the clearance you need id say put it to the side and go on with ur install
 

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Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
the vacuum lines are needed for smog and the vent controls on your dash, without vacuum to the vent controls only your defrost vents will blow air (hot or cold), the manifold supplies the vacuum to the vacuum tree, and supplies vacuum to your fuel pressure regulator.

you can't just cap them all off and expect it to run right
 

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Posted by 89 306 (Member # 9042) on :
 
dude this guys is running a o/r h pipe with no cats!! so by that im assuming he doesnt worry about the smog part..and u cud cap them off and run right jus keep the ones u need and ull be fine...
 

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Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 

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Originally posted by 89 306:
dude this guys is running a o/r h pipe with no cats!! so by that im assuming he doesnt worry about the smog part..and u cud cap them off and run right jus keep the ones u need and ull be fine...

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