So I was looking at my ITR intake manifold today and I noticed that big piece that goes down on the bottom that's supposed to bolt the the stock intake manifold support bracket. Of course no one runs that bracket so that whole part of the manifold is pretty much useless.

Do you guys think it would be harmful to the structural integrity/strength of the manifold if I cut that piece off? Just planning to cut off the big part that drops down to bolt to the bracket, then smooth everything out with some sandpaper discs on a die grinder. I've included a couple pic with a line showing pretty much where I want to cut it. Interested in everyone's feedback...

 

I wouldnt waste my time if I were you...you dont gain anything from it and you want realy see it.

 

go ahead and cut it off. its not gonna do anything

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Syner-G-Racing &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I wouldnt waste my time if I were you...you dont gain anything from it and you want realy see it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah but I'm bored and I like to cut stuff up. I guess I have issues...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by project dc2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">go ahead and cut it off. its not gonna do anything </TD></TR></TABLE>

cool thats what I thought just wanted to make sure...

 

chop it off and be satisfied

 

ok I'm gonna do it tonight or tomorrow - I'll post a pic...

thinking about getting the manifold polished, then maybe anodized like a gunmetal color?

 

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yeah but I'm bored and I like to cut stuff up. I guess I have issues...</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm the same way. Chop it off and grind it down to make it look nice. Who cares if no one else while see it, you will.

 

no problems there!

 

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I'm the same way. Chop it off and grind it down to make it look nice. Who cares if no one else while see it, you will. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I am the same way
Thats what seperates the hardcore from the casual, everything needs to be perfect to your eyes even if its unseen.

 

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Well said!