Nickboxer7

I have read from b7 builders that using the z6 intake manifold is one of the cheapest gains you can get. What exactly does it do and how is it different? I know what an intake manifold is, but how would it help?

Do you need to switch injectors, wiring, or anything, or is it a straight swap?

davefromPA

subscribed. i want to know this exact question also.

Nickboxer7

Dave, just out of curiosity, what color is the interior on that 92 lx your parting?

davefromPA

grey. i have most of it left but will be sending it off to the junkyard after i pull the engine so if you need something let me know

EkFG

Is the Y8 intake almost like the Z6?

EkFG

all i know is that the Y8 flows better and the chambers are bigger go with that.

Nickboxer7

Is the y8 intake a straight swap? Or are you just saying it flows better?


And Dave, here is a link. I have the grey interior in my 94 hatch and need the cluster bezel with vents, arm rest if they even exist, and the inside door handles and speaker grills. You have the 4 dr though so I don't think you can help me with handles or speaker grills. Let me know how much for the grey bezel though. I'm not sure if you can private message on here or not, but I'll see.

Forgot link http://www.speedcomplex.com/EGcivic.html

EkFG

yes MR. NickBoxer7
plus the that **** will help your build mos def.

EkFG

ddd4114

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The z6 manifold flows slightly better. In my opinion, it is better for this application since the swap is very easy. You can reuse your injectors and you don't have to do any extra wiring.

The z6 manifold is on the left; the b7 manifold is on the right:

Nickboxer7

Yea, it looks a little bigger. I wouldn't think that would do much though.

Is it a difficult install?

slo_hatch

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Do you need to switch injectors, wiring, or anything, or is it a straight swap?</TD></TR></TABLE>

they have bigger ports than a stock d15 intake manifold. and yes you need injectors but no wiring because your wiring harness has the wires you need. all you need is the mani, injectors, and an intake manifold gasket. thats all.

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yes...they are the same intake manifold.

ddd4114

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No, you don't.

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No, they aren't.

kojack_0

dave, what color is the sedan your parting out. need doors. lol.

davefromPA

car is blue. only good door is the driver side door. all other have been sacrificed in an accident.

Nickboxer7

So do I need new injectors? Anybody with a third opinion?

RACEPAK

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no

davefromPA

^ second that. no need for new injectors

mizzoEG

I can understand that the z6/y8 intake manifolds flow better but does anyone have any specs or info of how much better? after doing the I/M switch, is there any noticable gains or do i have to pretend there are?

ddd4114

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HAHA

At least you can admit it.

To answer your question: the manifold swap is worth a couple horsepower, but it's not anything to get excited about.

z6hatchboy

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To answer your question: the manifold swap is worth a couple horsepower, but it's not anything to get excited about.</TD></TR></TABLE>

x2

Aslo, heres your 3rd time answer, you can use the same injectors. I've switched a bunch of my b7 stuff on z6 i/m when troubleshooting some problems a while ago, and had no problems.

Nickboxer7

Sweet. It should be worth the swap and I can pick on up really cheap. No hurry though.