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Upper Intake Manifold n00b Questions???

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Old 03-26-2009, 04:34 AM
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Talking Upper Intake Manifold n00b Questions???

Ok this may sound really dumb but I honestly don't know because I havent seen it done and haven't really looked at it. Is it possible to rotate the upper intake manifold 180 degrees so the TB, cold air intake and upper intake manifold are on the right side of the car instead of the left? I have the battery moved to the back and I'd really like to use the space I have on the right for when I put a turbo in, but I'm a n00b like I said and not even sure if it's possible. Lemme know.
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Old 03-26-2009, 07:10 AM
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I've never tried it but I know there are some intake that would work flipped over but most of them no. There are a ton of cars running turbos on both sides so that shouldnt be an issue. If you have to even have to ask this question you may want to rethink the turbo car
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Old 03-26-2009, 07:28 AM
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The Crown Vic and Marquis had them flipped yet they were a different intake I think. I do believe it's possible since I think the bolt pattern is symmetrical but there's no reason to.
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Old 03-26-2009, 10:53 AM
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you should still have enough room to put a turbo in on the right side even if you cant switch it. Or you could just run more tubing to the turbo and stick it where ever you want.

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Old 03-26-2009, 11:36 AM
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...sounds like you got your answer!
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Old 03-26-2009, 12:47 PM
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I was just wondering. I didn't want to have to be restricted on the space I had to put a turbo in is why I asked. And I like to be different. Oh well. Guess we'll stick with the norm.
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Old 03-26-2009, 03:03 PM
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it wouldnt be too hard the only issue would be the throttle cable. with the intake flipped around the cable would have to come from the front to pull the tb open
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dam thats a crazy *** looking engine bay!!
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Old 04-02-2009, 12:09 PM
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and yes you can turn it 180
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