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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Wildman4x4nut
I've got one for sale in the classified section. It'll save you a little money over what Hughes is selling theirs for.
Did you sell it? Didn't you do the 408 stroker on yours? Did you just end up using the stock intake?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2016 | 09:32 AM
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Yes I sold my AirGap. No I am not going with the stock kegger I have plans for a different intake but can't share just yet. I should have the new intake in a few weeks I hope. Once I have it sitting in my house I will be posting pictures to show everyone what I decided to go with.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2016 | 10:19 AM
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For anything more than a stock motor, get an FIAirgap or M1.
For a stock motor, the kegger mod and plenum plate are good.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2016 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Wildman4x4nut
...I have plans for a different intake but can't share just yet. I should have the new intake in a few weeks I hope. Once I have it sitting in my house I will be posting pictures to show everyone what I decided to go with.
If this is what I think it is, there'll be a big smile on my face.
I've been tossing around an alternative manifold option in my head myself.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2017 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Modify the crossover line between fuel rails. Aside from that, it pretty much just bolts right on. I don't know if it has provision for EGR though.... Something to check in to.
I'm buying they air gap intake for my truck. Can you still use the stock plastic filter housing on top of the throttle body.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2017 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 2ndgensam
I'm buying they air gap intake for my truck. Can you still use the stock plastic filter housing on top of the throttle body.
Yes. You can.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2017 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Yes. You can.
ok thanks, one more question. I read on the intake and saw where it talked about clearances with certain valve covers have you ran into this?
 
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Old Mar 13, 2017 | 08:40 PM
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Not personally. I never installed one myself. I haven't heard anyone on here that installed one mention it though.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2017 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Not personally. I never installed one myself. I haven't heard anyone on here that installed one mention it though.
Ok, thanks for the help!
 
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Old Mar 13, 2017 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 2ndgensam
ok thanks, one more question. I read on the intake and saw where it talked about clearances with certain valve covers have you ran into this?
I had no issues with this on my truck.

A couple tips for the installation:
1- Don't mess with the cross over line on the fuel rail unless the injectors won't sit right in the intake. The stock rail I used was a good fit as it was. I have also read about several other people saying the same thing. Try it first.

2- Be ready to bend the rail mounts they claim don't need to be bent. When I installed mine, the injectors were pointing in every direction but where the were supposed to be. Before putting the bolts in it sat perfect. I had to bend all four mount tabs they supply for the injectors to sit square in the bores like they should.

3- Follow their instructions for mounting everything up. If you try to jump ahead of the instructions, you'll find things like the throttle cable bracket won't fit... Or the throttle binds... Or something else that would have been avoided by following their advice.

Hope this helps and enjoy your new toy.
 
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