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Originally posted by JD60538:
The stock manifold is plastic but it is also not very performance oriented. Therefore, With a new intake manifold (metal) I can achieve a little more torque, HP, and throttle response. Why would you put a larger throttle body and MAF sensor on if you going to leave on the [censored] intake. I mean think about it, thats like putting a turbo kit on a stock engine. Try expanding the inside of a plastic intake. Just common sence, you know. Thanks for your 2 cents!
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Originally posted by sosaudio1:
Originally posted by JD60538:
The stock manifold is plastic but it is also not very performance oriented. Therefore, With a new intake manifold (metal) I can achieve a little more torque, HP, and throttle response. Why would you put a larger throttle body and MAF sensor on if you going to leave on the [censored] intake. I mean think about it, thats like putting a turbo kit on a stock engine. Try expanding the inside of a plastic intake. Just common sence, you know. Thanks for your 2 cents!
Dude...JD! Man, I say go for it! The ideas you are coming up with are all good! Don't let anyone stop you! Do them and then post what happened good, or bad.
L8R
Focus Central has an aftermarket metal intake (works with a 70mm TB)....BUT it is $699 or $799...I can't remember which.  
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Focus Central has an aftermarket metal intake (works with a 70mm TB)....BUT it is $699 or $799...I can't remember which.
$700??? It would cost less than $50 for the materials.
Damn I'm happy I can make it myself. If I like the results enough maybe I'll post a group buy for'em.
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Originally posted by JD60538:
Focus Central has an aftermarket metal intake (works with a 70mm TB)....BUT it is $699 or $799...I can't remember which.
$700??? It would cost less than $50 for the materials.
Damn I'm happy I can make it myself. If I like the results enough maybe I'll post a group buy for'em.
You must be very handy 
I believe he means intake MANIFOLD... 
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That manifold would take massive firewall fabrication to fit. I can make one that would fit and still flow better.
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You da man! So when will these be ready??? I'd like one powder-coated bright silver 
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Originally posted by JD60538:
That manifold would take massive firewall fabrication to fit. I can make one that would fit and still flow better.
can I come by to watch you make this thing? being as you live only about 20-30 minutes from my house and all... even lees from my parents house.
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I wouldn't have a problem with that but it would deff be a time consuming venture.
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well let me know when you're gonna work on it.
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Originally posted by JD60538:
That manifold would take massive firewall fabrication to fit. I can make one that would fit and still flow better.
Not really....we have about the same space behind the engine as the Focus. 
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