gDMJoe

Took a different approach to installing the 2011+ Mustang 5.0L engine/intake cover ...

• raise the mounting points using 1½" square aluminum tubing cut in 1½" lengths.
• drill a ¾" hole in one of the sides of the resulting cube to receive the mounting grommets (part # BR3Z-9P686-A).
• use 3M double-sided attachment tape to attach the mounting extensions to the mounting points on the intake manifold.
• change 2 hoses
  • the ½" vacuum hose that connects to the air intake tube. *Replace|shorten and relocate.
  • the hose that goes to the coolant reservoir. *Relocate only.
• cut-out a 9" x 2½" notch in the RH (passenger) edge of the cover.
• paint the cover (including the chrome 5.0 emblem and trim) with SEM Trim Paint (part # 39143) - satin/matte BLACK.

Why raise the cover?

• concern that the cover would trap/hold heat.
• air would still be able to flow over the intake manifold.
• minimize the hose (coolant, emissions, vacuum, fuel, etc.) changes and rerouting.

Post installation observation ...And YES, the cover does set-up, off the intake manifold, however ...











Modification pic's ...







Alternative Reference:
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Dion11196

Looks good, nicely done!

Dion11196

I'm sure you've already been asked this..... Where did you purchase the cover from?

gDMJoe

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02themax

Nice thanks for the write up.

goodburbon

OK,looks decent, but why? What's the stock cover look like on the 5.0?

gDMJoe

There isn't one. *Same goes for the coil cover(s).

Dion11196

Yeah, the F150 under hood can use a little dress up! Unless you want to shell out the dough for a boss intake, the stock 5.0 mustang engine cover is the only other choice. I still think Ford should've put it on the trucks too!

Dion11196

Thanks!!

clpeller

awwww man... Another thing added to the to do list.. Looks awesome man!!