Ford F150 5.0 V8 Manifold Covers
#1
Ford F150 5.0 V8 Manifold Covers
Guys,
I took delivery of my new truck looked under hood and was surprised not to see an engine manifold or valve cover. My friend has a new Mustang and he has it. Can anyone tell me if I should have those on my truck ?
I took delivery of my new truck looked under hood and was surprised not to see an engine manifold or valve cover. My friend has a new Mustang and he has it. Can anyone tell me if I should have those on my truck ?
#2
Senior Member
They don't come on the trucks. The coil covers and manifold cover can be added with a little effort. There are a few threads on here where others have added these covers
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#4
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FYI this is your best bet, period.......
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-2012-FORD-RACING-5-0-ENGINE-COVER-KIT-OEM-TAKE-OFF-FORD-MUSTANG-/270916142671?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f13dc464f&vxp=mtr
Even if you don't need the intake cover the package is less than just the coil covers and they are OEM.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-2012-FORD-RACING-5-0-ENGINE-COVER-KIT-OEM-TAKE-OFF-FORD-MUSTANG-/270916142671?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f13dc464f&vxp=mtr
Even if you don't need the intake cover the package is less than just the coil covers and they are OEM.
#5
Senior Member
My approach to installing the 2011+ Mustang 5.0L engine/intake cover ...
Modification pic's ...
Alternative Reference:
Installing the cover using the stock mounting points and changing / rerouting hoses - How-To ««« -click-
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- 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.
- make a 9" x 2½" cut-out, 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.
- 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.
Using a hand-held, non-contact
LASER thermo-meter, measured the temperature of the cover after an hour of stop-and-go city driving - 139degrees. The intake manifold was 119degrees (same a without the cover installed).
And YES, the cover does set-up, off the intake manifold, however ...Modification pic's ...
Alternative Reference:
Installing the cover using the stock mounting points and changing / rerouting hoses - How-To ««« -click-
.
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