Help Needed

[sheriong]

Can the plastic intake be used on a turbo charged NA 3.6 model? I am asking since my intake on the right side has open up four times while driving. Each time I have tried to really step on the gas and open up the engine, it blows out. Do I need a 3.2 metal intake?

Thanks

Sheriong

[TurboKraft]

Hi,

Of course it can. The factory used the plastic manifold on 993- turbo engines, but they used brackets to secure the left & right manifold pieces to the center plenum. This kept the manifolds from popping apart.

The GT2s went one step further and added little brackets from the injector bases' mounting screws up the the center runner of the left & right manifolds. This kept them from popping out of the injector bases' rubber boots.

How much boost are you running?
Also, did you remember to switch all 10 of the rubber manifold boots from the plain non-turbo version to the Turbo ones that are fiber reinforced? With these parts, assembled clean (no oily film), we've had them hold together at 18psi, no problems.

[sheriong]

Chris
It's been a while since we last spoke, but I am only running low boost, about 6 lbs of boost. I did not make any of the changes mentioned and now thinking of it, it certainly make sense. Do you carry the parts or do I need to check with the sponsor? Thanks for the feedback.

Sheriong