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Need to replace my manifold off a 88 GTA 5.7 What years will definatly be a direct swap, camaro/firebird diff? 5.0/5.7

Would anyone tell me how hard it is to do the swap, I have a limited auto knoledge, and limited tools, basic basic basic, dont even have a torque wrench, lol but could get my hands on one

If this isnt what people would reccomend me doing by my self, what would you think the charge would be to have someone do it for me, I think going rate is $58-68 per hour. Also anyone know how much the manifold would cost roughly?

THANKS :hail:

 

Can anyone tell me what year this one is? I believe I need an intake from 87-92 correct? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=36474
I emailed the guy but incase he doesnt know...
THANKS!!

 

It's the wrong side for me to be sure, but I'd say it's 88+ because I don't see the cold start switch in the front.

Do a search on intake gasket replacement, it's the same thing.

 

Thanks, the guy said it is off a 88 firebird, just wanted to make sure.

My friend thinks that theres a conspiracy and the guy selling it is a member and seen my post with link and lied cause I need one for an 88, lol

 

Here is a pic of the same manifold, diff angle, can anyone tell me if this will work on a stock 88 GTA 5.7? Thanks

 

Cant get the pic to go? Says wrong format, its a jpeg. Any help?

 

The picture may be too large to upload. Looking at that first picture, I'd say it should be fine.

 

Thanks for all the responses, anyone have any idea how hard it is to replace it??

 

You can do it yourself in about 2-3 hours with basic tools. Start by removing the plenum and TB, and mark your vacuum lines/harnesses as you go. Remove your runners and thermostat after that. Oh, make sure your fuel system is depressurized as well. From there you remove the fuel rail, and distributor (note: pull the cap and mark the rotor position so it's not replaced improperly and you don't have timing problems) then you can remove the manifold. You'll have to get the torque spec and torquing sequence for reassembly, I don't know them offhand, so I can't tell you. Hope that helps you some.

 

do a search on intake gasket replacement

 

i have an extra manifold and the torque specs if you need them. my email: [URL=http://clippjr8@hotmail.com]

 

Just wanted to thank everyone that gave me advice and help to get this done. Put it all back together the other day seems to be good,(still overheating though) Thanks Guys