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Offline abz132

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Changing plastic inlet manifold to alloy version
« on: March 21, 2017, 08:54:35 pm »
Hi. I've got a GT TDI BKD engine and I wanted to give the egr and inlet manifold a good clean. I've noticed that it is a plastic manifold so I wanted to know what is involved in changing it for the alloy manifold?

I've got an alloy BKD manifold with part number 03G129713 so it seems like it is a straight swap or is there anything else I need? I'm not 100% sure so if anyone can help guide me that would be great. Thanks.

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Re: Changing plastic inlet manifold to alloy version
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2017, 06:21:12 pm »
Don't the alloy inlets impart more heat to the inducted air than the plastic ones?
It seems possible to me although I've no experience or evidence for this...

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Re: Changing plastic inlet manifold to alloy version
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2017, 06:49:07 pm »
Ok I didn't know that! Thanks for you input.