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Old 07-23-2008, 06:01 PM
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Default intake manifold swap, y7 to y8 what is needed?

ok so if my 96civic y7 manual motor is good and the frame is straight i want to swap out the ugly straight up intake manifold and replace it with a y8 sideways style, mainly looks so much better!!!!!

so whtas all needed to make the swap and look/function correctly?
ive searched for info on the swap but cannt find anything.
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Old 07-25-2008, 02:02 PM
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Default RE: intake manifold swap, y7 to y8 what is needed?

you can always look up the mini-me swap cuz the mainfold are swapped there also, i know that you need a manifold specifically for a manual, the autos had a different manifold, as far as i know thats all ya need, the complete manifold which includes all the sensors, hoses fuel rail and injectors.
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Old 07-25-2008, 02:26 PM
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Default RE: intake manifold swap, y7 to y8 what is needed?

well i dont need to do a minime swap. ill just keep the stock 100hp.... i just hate the ugly y7 intake.
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Old 07-25-2008, 05:08 PM
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Default RE: intake manifold swap, y7 to y8 what is needed?

haha.... the DIYs of the mini-me swap will have pics of how to put the new manifold on too
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Old 07-25-2008, 05:58 PM
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Default RE: intake manifold swap, y7 to y8 what is needed?

i know how to change the intake manifold. not hard just a PITA for those bottom bolts.
i just dont know what all i need to do the swap and it to not throw a CEL light....
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