Introduction to 3.8/4.2 Mustang Intake Manifold Swaps 2. History, Design, Intake Coolant Routing
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2021
- Featuring F150, Windstar, Freestar, Mustang Intake Plenum Combination and Coolant Routing Information For Intake Swaps.
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can you do a walkthrough install on the aluminum manifold, to the 3.8 mustang please
I have once again learned a great deal
This channel is such a fucking wealth of knowledge
Good info 👍
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Wow!!! Awesome information great explanation. Can I replace my 4.2l v6 intake with the freestar?
Dude, you just saved me a potential heart attack. 👏 👏 👏 👏
hey paradox, are you gonna have any kits up on a website that we can buy up? because i'd definitely like to get in on something like that.
ya know there was like the Mysteed m112 kits online for a while, and the windstar intake kits. I kinda wanna see if I can buy one of these kits off you, cause I don't have any junk yards near me to look for parts or a lot of room to buy and tear down a freestar in my free time.
So do a freestar with a windstar ? For a mustang?
I ported my f150 intake also
how you port
@@captaindenutrias8931 you use a Dremel and carbide tips to open the runners up to the same as the gasket as far back as you can reach
Definitely gonna try this
If i wanted to clean my lower intake manifold would you recommend removing it? I wanna clean off the oil film that’s definitely in there since my car is at 280k. Can i just like spray some APC lightly on a shop towel and wipe it off? Considering doing an air oil separator after the fact to keep me from having to clean again
Yes. I reccomend removal and using aerosol Throttle/carb/valve cleaner. Just take dab shots and a quarter of a paper towel and wipe the dab once or twice and throw them away. I have returned completely greased and carbon fouled intakes this way including all seen in the video to new. Works great for you application to keep the manifold clean.
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Can you drill the imrc butterfly for negative pressure like a TB butterfly, when boosted applications.
Never thought of this, but thats actually a great idea!
You want to keep imrc as far as you can and thats a great way to do it.
If the 4.6 throttle body fits could you use the 4.6 plenum and throttle be body and mount the iac on that?
No. The 4.6 plenum elbow has an oval port that does not adapt to the v6 throttle inlets without a custom adapter
How do you remove the lower intake manifold I’ve hit a speed bump with the imrc/fuel line connection does the fuel line come right up off with some force or do you know the correct size of the two bolts holding down the imrc solenoid 8mm fit a little too big and 7mm wouldn’t fit around if anyone has the information for this i would really appreciate it
There is roughly 14 lower intake bolts holding the lower intake down, as well as the EGR and Coolant lines to both the heater core, water pump and radiator.
Fuel line is a "quick disconnect" fuel fitting tool commonly found even at wal mart.
The imrc mount bolts are 8mm and the mini arms have small white plastic fittings that hold them to the runner control arm. The plastic "IMRC fittings" are available at autozone and advanced for around 5$.
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Will the Freestar lower bolt to my 2000 3.8 heads ? I'm running a carburetor by the way, so it just needs to bolt on. Thanks for any help.
Yes. Totally bolts up
Do you think the freestar swap is worth it for an N/A setup at higher alititudes with already less dense air?
Yes. When the mustang intake and camshaft is swapped out for any other Essex intake/cam you can expect a roughly +45 torque gain and +20hp with a tune. I do have the dyno proving this available on the FB group @new edge mustang v6 tech support.
I got a 3.9 mustang and I'm trying to install the freestar upper and lower intake like you did. Do you have a written guide for this? I dont know all the parts that I need and where they go.
Why not go with the F150 manifold? Better torque and equal power gains
@@lclnbm I was under the impression The freestar and the F150 4.2 share the same intake manifolds. They are the same in the pictures I found. Also I changed my mind and I'm going to be doing the 2003 windstar upper-middle-lower intake manifold mostly because I don't like how the freestar/f150 looks. Its the clam shell one with the snake style upper manifold. In the end my choice will only be slightly inferior to the 2008 4.2 f150 which was supposed to have 260 torque, and I will only get 240 torque from the windstar, but it still beats my current 200 torque. Unfortunately I will pass on the 20 additional torque because It's not the best looking manifold imo lol. I'm already looking for a 3inch cowl for it. Well I got more than 200 torque but I dont know how much. I got some upgrades that made my automatic get to 60 in 7 secs so far down from 9 secs.
@@ZergMazter F150 is taller. Windstar can fit under stock hood
@@lclnbm They are talking about the 03 windstar requiring 2 inches of extra clearance. Is that correct? The other one that fits stock and most popular is pre-1999.
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I am removing the upper intake plenum on 04 v6 mustang and I got everything off but the wiring bundles (wires that are going to pcm) in the back are stuck in the back of the plenum...do I just pull as hard as I can? I can't remove it and I'm afraid of busting something
how did it workout for you i have 04 3.9 looking to upgrade
@Captain de nutters yeah I was just nervous about breaking something but it was no big deal I just pryed it off
I’m doing the 4.2 swap on my 3.8 2003 mustang , I got everything connected but what do I do with the 2 coolant hoses and the extra bottom hose ?? Can I contact you for help please
Use 3.8 Mustang upper and lower radiator hoses.
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@@MustangV6TechSupport I think I got everything connected wrong because the car runs fine for a little bit but then sounds like it’s loosing power not sure if it’s because I got things connected wrong
Okay, Which parts for 96-98 OHV and 99-00 OHV spilt port design are compatible?
If you wanted to everything can swap over as a set for those year models Google "3.8 split port head swap"
Do you have links to where I can find these?
Hi guys just started upgrading my dad's 01 3.8. what years of F-150 am I looking for to get the aluminum upper intake.....
97-00 4.2 F150 has the aluminum intake
Hey man so I’m trying to switch over my intake manifold to a windstar. I have a base 1996 V6 3.8L. Would it be possible ?
Yes, but you would first need to swap 99+ mustang v6 heads, lower intake and then install the windstar intake manifold.
Split port heads swap is what you would want to google and follow the procedure, then windstar upper intake.
@@MustangV6TechSupportWouod I need to do the same thing with a 98 3.8?
Question will the 4.6 V8 throttle body fit the 4.2v6 intake ?
It is a direct bolt on, but the IAC canal is built into the V6 throttles. To do this mod is easy but requires a "Remote IAC" modification to remotley place the IAC not attached to the throttle.
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How is the remote IAC mod done? With a vacuum line or something like that?
There is several ways in matrix of cost and ease. All can be found on google. I will always promote same way i do it wich is less known. Purchase 96-01 explorer 5.0/ 96-98 windstar 3.8 IAC. They can be directly thread tapped with 3/8 NPT tap. Then screw "3/8npt x 3/8 barbed fittings" into the threads. This is done to make no vaccum leaks compared to other methods. It is also the cheapest way. I have a video featuring how to tap these IAC in my videos section.
You then connect this DIY inline with 3/8 hose so it is no longer connected to the engine and can be placed elsewhere inline.
What year is that freestar intake from?
Freestar intakes are found on 2004-2008 Ford Freestar and 2005-2008 Ford F150 4.2 V6.
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Will the freestar intake fit under stock hood?
Unfortunately it will not. But it will fit under the oem 01 cobra/ 03-04 v6 anniversary hood.
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@@MustangV6TechSupport interested in trying the Freestar Intake on my 98 but I really dont want to get rid of the stock hood. Any way around this... aftermarket k-member maybe?
@@luiso.1520 Freestar/F150 will not fit under stock hood without cutting. Windstar fits but it pushes up on the hood that cracks your hood paint over a year. Alternative Oem hood is the 01cobra/04 V6 hoods will fit all intake swaps with room to spare.
@@MustangV6TechSupport i have a 04 v6 3.9l stock hood will it fit freestar or f150 without cutting hood
Freestar fit a 94 3.8l ?
94-98 used single port heads 99+ used split port heads. You would need to convert to 99+ split port heads to make it work but Yes/No.
couldnt a guy just build a sheetmetal upper intake, with the lower intake of ur choice? feels like that would eliminate a lot of fitment issues.
Can u build my 3.9 send it to u
I cut my hood fook it
quick stupid question couldnt you mount a gtr r35 intake instead?
I made a set of 3 adapters to do that yes its possible but it's an entire engine bay remodeled where every single thing gets modified to make work. 10/10 fabrication skills needed.
just get a V8 if you're gonna put cai, tb, intake, exhaust for performance..
There are obvious advantages of having the pushrod over the OHC though, especially since Ford engines aren't exactly immune to blown head gaskets or disintegrating chain guides. Other advantages are possible better mpg, cheaper insurance, and lighter weight which means better handling while not having to have as harsh a ride.
Some people just want something a little different