PHP Intake Spacer Install - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

OrangeMach · 08-28-2005, 11:36 AM

This is a "how to" for the PHP Intake Spacer. The instructions that come with the unit are somewhat weak and I thought maybe these would help.

1. Remove 1 bolt on each side of the Shaker

2. Disconnect the Shaker from the air intake.

3. Lift Shaker from the mounting bracket.

4. Remove the four bolts holding the Shaker bracket to the intake.

OrangeMach · 08-28-2005, 11:37 AM

5. Disconnect the air intake from the throttle body.

6. Disconnect the TPS.

7. Disconnect the EVAP return hose located under the throttle body.

8. Disconnect the air idle control valve.

9. Disconnect the differential pressure feedback EGR from the intake by removing two bolts.

OrangeMach · 08-28-2005, 11:38 AM

10. Remove the main chassis vacuum supply line. This line is the one that has tape around line protector sleeve on the upper right hand side of this photo. It has a spark plug boot looking end to it.

11. Disconnect the EGR.

12. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) vacuum regulator solenoid bolts

13. Remove the 7 bolts holding the upper intake on.

14. Lift off and set aside.

15. Install spacer and new gasket.

16. Put everything back together using the new bolts supplied with the intake spacer.

I by no means claim I am an expert at this. I had my own problems with this. I did not re-install the EGR gasket correctly. Take your time and this is a fairly easy project.

white ghost · 08-28-2005, 11:53 AM

good write-up.

PhillyMach1 · 08-28-2005, 01:21 PM

Hey thanks for the write up, i am going to install the jlt cai, php intake spacer and get a dyno tune when i get money. Do you think it was worth installing the spacer, do you feel any difference in power.

Thanks

OrangeMach · 08-28-2005, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhillyMach1

Hey thanks for the write up, i am going to install the jlt cai, php intake spacer and get a dyno tune when i get money. Do you think it was worth installing the spacer, do you feel any difference in power.

Thanks

It's hard to say. It definately fells smoother throughout the RPM ranges and it also seems more responsive. Not sure if I gained alot of power out of it, but if I had more mods I am sure the effects would be different.

All in all, for $90, it's probably worth it.

ponygt65 · 08-28-2005, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrangeMach

It's hard to say. It definately fells smoother throughout the RPM ranges and it also seems more responsive. Not sure if I gained alot of power out of it, but if I had more mods I am sure the effects would be different.

All in all, for $90, it's probably worth it.

$90?? The site shows $100?? Man.

Nice write-up as well. I am going to order one and install it as soon as the cobra is sold. Glad to see you found the problem you had.

OrangeMach · 08-28-2005, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponygt65

$90?? The site shows $100?? Man.

Nice write-up as well. I am going to order one and install it as soon as the cobra is sold. Glad to see you found the problem you had.

I asked if there was a discount for being a member of the registry and that's the price they gave me.

Thanks goes to Comp Orange 04 for finding the problem.

03ZincMach · 10-28-2006, 06:33 PM

Nice write up, just used it this afternoon and made me a whole lot more confident in doing this myself. Only thing I would add is that I went ahead and disconnected the throttle cables and return spring so I had a little more freedom of movement.

CBrowning84 · 10-29-2006, 04:48 PM

Sweet! Thanks for the writeup, my spacer should be here tomorrow or the next day along with an intake!!

OrangeMach · 10-31-2006, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03ZincMach

Nice write up, just used it this afternoon and made me a whole lot more confident in doing this myself. Only thing I would add is that I went ahead and disconnected the throttle cables and return spring so I had a little more freedom of movement.

Glad it was helpful. I can see where the throtle cables being disconected could help.

Totalstang · 11-02-2006, 08:57 AM

does using an intake spacer raise the shaker?
If it does by how much? Maybe i should just get this instead of the shaker raisers (that aluminum piece thing) that some people are using.....??

Snakestang65 · 11-02-2006, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Totalstang

does using an intake spacer raise the shaker?
If it does by how much? Maybe i should just get this instead of the shaker raisers (that aluminum piece thing) that some people are using.....??

It just raises it about 3/8" in the back. I was able to "massage" the rear brakcet down about 1/4" and then just added a couple of washers to the front...

John

mach18604 · 11-03-2006, 06:19 PM

Nice work... I just wish the EGR was that easy... I just slid my spacer in..
If I had to do it.. next time I will take the manifold all the way off the car..

08-28-2005, 11:36 AM	#1
OrangeMach Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mineral Wells, TX Posts: 476	PHP Intake Spacer Install This is a "how to" for the PHP Intake Spacer. The instructions that come with the unit are somewhat weak and I thought maybe these would help. 1. Remove 1 bolt on each side of the Shaker 2. Disconnect the Shaker from the air intake. 3. Lift Shaker from the mounting bracket. 4. Remove the four bolts holding the Shaker bracket to the intake. __________________ *Ask me about AMSOIL Products!* 04 Comp Orange w/IUP 5spd. DOB: 1/12/04 Adopted: 4/24/04 Sold: 11/26/05 1 of 895 K&N CAI Magnaflow Magnapacks Hurst Billet Plus Motive 4.30 Gears FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft Moser 31 Spline Axles PHP Intake Spacer

08-28-2005, 11:37 AM	#2
OrangeMach Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mineral Wells, TX Posts: 476	Re: PHP Intake Spacer Install 5. Disconnect the air intake from the throttle body. 6. Disconnect the TPS. 7. Disconnect the EVAP return hose located under the throttle body. 8. Disconnect the air idle control valve. 9. Disconnect the differential pressure feedback EGR from the intake by removing two bolts. __________________ *Ask me about AMSOIL Products!* 04 Comp Orange w/IUP 5spd. DOB: 1/12/04 Adopted: 4/24/04 Sold: 11/26/05 1 of 895 K&N CAI Magnaflow Magnapacks Hurst Billet Plus Motive 4.30 Gears FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft Moser 31 Spline Axles PHP Intake Spacer

08-28-2005, 11:38 AM	#3
OrangeMach Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mineral Wells, TX Posts: 476	Re: PHP Intake Spacer Install 10. Remove the main chassis vacuum supply line. This line is the one that has tape around line protector sleeve on the upper right hand side of this photo. It has a spark plug boot looking end to it. 11. Disconnect the EGR. 12. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) vacuum regulator solenoid bolts 13. Remove the 7 bolts holding the upper intake on. 14. Lift off and set aside. 15. Install spacer and new gasket. 16. Put everything back together using the new bolts supplied with the intake spacer. I by no means claim I am an expert at this. I had my own problems with this. I did not re-install the EGR gasket correctly. Take your time and this is a fairly easy project. __________________ *Ask me about AMSOIL Products!* 04 Comp Orange w/IUP 5spd. DOB: 1/12/04 Adopted: 4/24/04 Sold: 11/26/05 1 of 895 K&N CAI Magnaflow Magnapacks Hurst Billet Plus Motive 4.30 Gears FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft Moser 31 Spline Axles PHP Intake Spacer

08-28-2005, 11:53 AM	#4
white ghost "ludicris speed" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: georgia Posts: 1,135	Re: PHP Intake Spacer Install good write-up. __________________ Well the Mach has gone on, But now the Mystic Beast is home!!!!

08-28-2005, 01:21 PM	#5
PhillyMach1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 530	Re: PHP Intake Spacer Install Hey thanks for the write up, i am going to install the jlt cai, php intake spacer and get a dyno tune when i get money. Do you think it was worth installing the spacer, do you feel any difference in power. Thanks __________________ 1996 GT - sold 2003 DSG Mach 1: 297HP 321TQ SAE MGW shifter SLP Loudmouth and Catted Prochamber PHP Intake Spacer JLT CAI Coming soon: Built rear

10-28-2006, 06:33 PM	#9
03ZincMach Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 144	Re: PHP Intake Spacer Install Nice write up, just used it this afternoon and made me a whole lot more confident in doing this myself. Only thing I would add is that I went ahead and disconnected the throttle cables and return spring so I had a little more freedom of movement. __________________ Jon 305 RW / 322 TQ (STD) 298 RW / 315 TQ (SAE) CLICK for Kate's Story Click to Listen T56 Transmission, MGW Short Shifter, Chrome 17x9 and 17x10.5 FR500s, Eibach Sportlines, Cobra Skirts, Wing Removed, Bassani O/R X and catback, PHP Intake Spacer, 4.10s, JLT RAI, Accufab Twin 60mm Throttlebody, NGK TR6, Tuned by Manny @ HPP Motorsports

10-29-2006, 04:48 PM	#10
CBrowning84 wears sunglasses at night Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: KY Posts: 1,163	Re: PHP Intake Spacer Install Sweet! Thanks for the writeup, my spacer should be here tomorrow or the next day along with an intake!! __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra Current Mods: - Hypercoated FR500's (18x9,18x10) - BFG KDW2 (265/35/18, 295/35/18) - Saleen Rear Wing - Densecharger Cold-air Intake - Bassani X-Pipe w/ high-flow cats, Magnaflow Catback w/ Flowmaster Mufflers - 2.93 Pulley - 470/534 rwhp/tq

11-02-2006, 08:57 AM	#12
Totalstang Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 63	Re: PHP Intake Spacer Install does using an intake spacer raise the shaker? If it does by how much? Maybe i should just get this instead of the shaker raisers (that aluminum piece thing) that some people are using.....??

11-03-2006, 06:19 PM	#14
mach18604 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Willoughby, ohio Posts: 606	Re: PHP Intake Spacer Install Nice work... I just wish the EGR was that easy... I just slid my spacer in.. If I had to do it.. next time I will take the manifold all the way off the car..

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