OK the S2 manifold is looking to be too big for the engine bay, I have a few ideas that might help make it fit and I want any info you guys can give me.

The first and main issue is space, these hoses/tubes are without a doubt in my way, how difficult would it be to move them...


I think if I can move them down 2 inches that the manifold will fit.

Also would this be something I would need to have someone do?

Thanks in advance

 

What is that? A/C? Power steering???

 

One hose connects directly below the alternator, so yeah prolly PS and the other very well could be AC.

The other option I considered is cutting the runners and welding back together, but I'm worried about weakening the IM too much.

 

cutting runners? no no, I dont think thats a very good idea. Cant you just disconnect all those hoses, bolt up the mani and reconnect the hoses?

 

^ maybe, I have to drain any fluids (if any) in the lines first, but I did think of that, I'm just trying to throw everything I've thought of out in the open and see what people think.

 

could you downsize that at all?

 

I read something somewhere about cutting the runners of an intake manny for fitment. I don't remember at all what it was about or where it was. I would prolly try anything else first though.