I've read several threads on several sites that talk about mini-me conversions, which is the next thing that I'm doing to my car. But they also include new the EX Header and Intake Manifold as needed parts. Already have aftermarket header on the way, but I can't find an aftermarket for the Intake Manifold. Can I keep the stock LX or get the EX stock? Is there really any difference?

 

there is no aftermarket for the IM. Far as I know the LX is sidemounted TB and the EX is topmounted TB. Not sure if you NEED to switch to EX manifold. If you do pm me.

 

is there any advantage to swaping the IM and the TB from the EX?

 

I don't think the TB is any bigger, but there will be a big difference in the side vs top mounted manifold. Which better? don't know.