Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications 3.0L Duratec 2001 3.0L Plastic Intake manfiolds (which cars)

So i have a theory, wether or not it proves to work is another story, however it's always worth trying. (question, first thoery later)

Question: Which vehicles in 2001+ had the plastic intake similar in design to the Taurus one. I already have an upper, but have found out I will definitely need the lower also, so I just need a lower to matte up to my 2001 Taurus intake.

Theory: I beleive that the oval port 2001+ plastic intake manifolds will provide better all around throughput than our split port design. The reason why I think this, is reading from Terry about the X-area being larger on the ovals than the split port, the fact the manifold is plastic (and very smooth), no wall after TB, and better location of intake filter for possible future ram air considerations, and finally price, I paid just to day 50$ for an upper, EGR, TB, TPS, IAC. Heck say I spend another 50$ just on the lower, that will mean I spent a total of 100$, AND i get an SVT equivalent TB in the process, which alone is worth that much. I also wanted to mention I do not have an SVT upper, and this is my solution to the 260$ price of the upper.