5.0L Upper Intake Mod?

[markinms]

87 BII, 4X4, 5.0L, AOD

I'd like to add the a/c back to my vehicle. Upper intake is slightly too wide to use as is.

What effect would it have if I have the intake "narrowed" a few inches and weld a new end-plate back on? It would still be functional, just not sure what it would do to performance.

Anyone else with an 85-87 Ranger/BII run into this problem? What changes did you make to get your a/c working with a V8 swap?

Thanks!

Mark

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Pics?

 

[Bird76Mojo]

You could look for a "fabricated sheetmetal" intake, or one of the several "box" style intakes from various manufacturers.. Lots to choose from, but some styles may be hard to locate due to rarity.




GB

 

[lvwill]

If the throttle body is pointed to the driver's side you can simply turn it around and use the elbow from an explorer

 

[markinms]

If the throttle body is pointed to the driver's side you can simply turn it around and use the elbow from an explorer

Sounds like a simple fix. I just purchased an elbow to use and am also trying to get the 96 Explorer upper/lower intake.


Mark

 

[bobbywalter]

cut and fab a L shaped plate on thedriver side part of the ac box.. for additional room.

make sure you leave 1/2 inch gap around evap....

 

[bobbywalter]

the cover can be trimmed for more room.

 

[lvwill]

Upper intake can be installed either way. Just aim it in the direction that makes the most room for what you need to do.

 

[markinms]

Thanks to all of you who've offered suggestions. I have a bit of work to do to make this happen but will take pics and document for others in the same situation.

Any suggestions on a good picture hosting service?

Thanks.

Mark

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I have had good luck with Flickr. Others have had good luck with imagur (or some variation of that spelling)