evil2vgt
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I just had my 2.1 rebuilt and purchased a 2.6 mammoth inlet from Kenne Bell at the same time. I also had them install a spacer for fuel rail clearance. The issue I am having is that the intercooler fittings on the back of the intake still will not clear the new 2.6 inlet. It looks like I need a little over 1/4" more clearance. Im thinking I have 3 options.
1. Possibly relocate the fittings to the back of the intake instead of the top. My concern with this is that it may cause weak areas since I would be drilling into the side of the original ports. Potentially creating a weak area that could crack if it were to get hot.
2. Grind the 2 pads where the fittings go allowing me enough clearance.
3. Remove the 1" spacer and find someone that can make one a little taller for clearance.
If anyone here has any experience installing a 2.6 Mammoth inlet on a 2.1 please let me know. In the pic you can see the 2 ports where the fittings go under the inlet.
1. Possibly relocate the fittings to the back of the intake instead of the top. My concern with this is that it may cause weak areas since I would be drilling into the side of the original ports. Potentially creating a weak area that could crack if it were to get hot.
2. Grind the 2 pads where the fittings go allowing me enough clearance.
3. Remove the 1" spacer and find someone that can make one a little taller for clearance.
If anyone here has any experience installing a 2.6 Mammoth inlet on a 2.1 please let me know. In the pic you can see the 2 ports where the fittings go under the inlet.