How-To: Magnum intake manifold install version 1

TomZ · Post by **TomZ** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 9:55 am

Thanks guys. I'm still searching for a good deal on a magnum manifold. I'd like to know what I'm getting into before I buy one.

n3on2k2 · Post by **n3on2k2** » Sun Jan 09, 2005 8:31 pm

whats the hp gains on putting a magnum head and intake on the non magnum engine

soul_sword34 · Post by **soul_sword34** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 2:51 pm

This link might help you find the power for your window switch.
http://forums.neons.org/viewtopic.php?t=229779

optlo · Post by **optlo** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:13 am

so where does one find the magnum set or parts?

Kernel Panic · Post by **Kernel Panic** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:41 am

Any of the Neon for sale forums. Also car-parts.com. Look for an 01+ ACR or R/T. I snagged a whole Magnum engine for $750.

optlo · Post by **optlo** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:41 am

how do you tell if you have the R/t (besides emblems for r/t thjats prolly how) but how for the ACR?

Post by **Diablo0** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:51 am

Magnm engine... if you popped the hood and see a big Aluminum intake manifold it's a dead giveaway of a Magnum motor.

If you're wondering if you, optlo, have an R/T or ACR, hate to tell you but you don't since it looks like you own a 2001 and the R/T and ACRs have a different style front bumper and wheels. R/Ts came with 16" wheels while ACR came with 15" snowflakes. Both had dual exhaust. R/Ts also had sideskirts. There are other little things here and there but for the most part thats it. So unless a previous owner swapped a magnum motor into yours... you don't have a magnum

Kernel Panic · Post by **Kernel Panic** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 9:55 am

To check the engine, on the head near the themostat you will have R/T stamped on it(mostly hidden by the timing belt cover), and IIRC on the block facing the rear of the car.

nodestiny · Post by **nodestiny** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 3:15 pm

Just curious...

How does the stock R/T model know when throttle is wide open in order to open the MTV?

Post by **Diablo0** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 11:26 pm

Throttle Position Sensor

nodestiny · Post by **nodestiny** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 9:11 am

Diablo0 wrote:Throttle Position Sensor

This comes stock on the base models as well, right? If that is true, why cant we use this sensor instead of using a WOT sensor... or would it be easier to use an aftermarket WOT sensor?

Kernel Panic · Post by **Kernel Panic** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 10:07 am

nodestiny wrote:
Diablo0 wrote:Throttle Position Sensor
This comes stock on the base models as well, right? If that is true, why cant we use this sensor instead of using a WOT sensor... or would it be easier to use an aftermarket WOT sensor?

Because it only talks to the PCM. The PCM controls the intake on the Magnum motors. The Magnum intake in other words are PCM controlled. The Magnum/non-Magnum PCM's are not interchagable, unless you swap out alot of stuff(wiring harness, PCM,BCM(if you have RKE/SKS)). lokk here http://forum.2gn.org/viewtopic.php?t=3048 for all your needed info.

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nodestiny · Post by **nodestiny** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 2:07 pm

Sweet, thanx!

UMKCNeon04 · Post by **UMKCNeon04** » Sat Apr 01, 2006 8:46 pm

sorry to bring up a dead post but i might be gettinga mag intake soon. ill have the msd 8969 window switch and ill get a tach adapter of somesort. is it necessary to have a wot switch also like stated in panic's writeup or can i wire it up without one.

soul_sword34 · Post by **soul_sword34** » Sat Apr 01, 2006 8:56 pm

UMKCNeon04 wrote:sorry to bring up a dead post but i might be gettinga mag intake soon. ill have the msd 8969 window switch and ill get a tach adapter of somesort. is it necessary to have a wot switch also like stated in panic's writeup or can i wire it up without one.

You can wire it up without a WOT switch if you like.

quicksilvr · Post by **quicksilvr** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 1:27 am

UMKCNeon04 wrote:sorry to bring up a dead post but i might be gettinga mag intake soon. ill have the msd 8969 window switch and ill get a tach adapter of somesort.

You don't need a tach adapter with that switch. It has a two cylinder mode that reads our ignitions properly.

UMKCNeon04 · Post by **UMKCNeon04** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 4:52 am

sweet thanks for the response. now the only thing i have to think of is if i still wanna get this or save the money for my turbo fund.

z3roneo · Post by **z3roneo** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 6:59 pm

Hey grindpunk... Can you repost the pics... I toke out the 18mm bolts (think its 5 of them) out already and I think there's still one more... The brackets moves but doesn't come out yet...

So I think the pics will basically point me in the right direction...

Thanxs in advance..

dreds420 · Post by **dreds420** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:33 pm

hey where can i find a harlen switch at??

DoubtedNeon · Post by **DoubtedNeon** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 3:07 pm

Kernel Panic wrote:
grindpunk16 wrote: You and about 2 dozen other folks want that cover. It came with the car, and it's all mine.. $\:D/$

lmfao

randomZERO · Post by **randomZERO** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 4:28 am

I know holy post resurection. I have a few questions. First does anyone have a walkthrough for a VAFC install? Need anything else with this type of install? Did you guys hook up your brake booster lines? If not did it effect anything? Did you plug it up, if so with what?
Thanks.

sneakers O'toole · Post by **sneakers O'toole** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:25 pm

soul_sword34 wrote:You can wire it up without a WOT switch if you like.

if it was just wired with the rpm switch it would open at the set rpms regardless of me being at WOT or not?

Post by **occasional demons** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:31 pm

Yep, what ever RPM the switch is set for, it will activate the butterfly motor at that RPM/range. The throttle position will have no bearing on it.

sneakers O'toole · Post by **sneakers O'toole** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:33 pm

sweet, that's how i'm doing it then...nice and non-complicated...well..hopefully haha.

:edit:

perfect size MAP sensor bolts are 4mmx7.5mm at home depot.