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Hey guys i was wondering if any one out can help.

with the intake manifold in a NA as we all know its so annoying as it goes straight across the top of the engine.

what i was wondering, is there any way of either putting in a new manifold which moves it to the other side so that it doesn't cross the engine.

Can it be done?

do you just use something from a GT-t or do you need to buy something from one of the companies like plazmaman etc.

anyones 2c is much appreciated!

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Hey guys i was wondering if any one out can help.

with the intake manifold in a NA as we all know its so annoying as it goes straight across the top of the engine.

what i was wondering, is there any way of either putting in a new manifold which moves it to the other side so that it doesn't cross the engine.

Can it be done?

do you just use something from a GT-t or do you need to buy something from one of the companies like plazmaman etc.

anyones 2c is much appreciated!

A stock GTt manifold still goes across the engine.

You could probably go for a GReddy style front facing plenum - but this will not be worth it (and useless) unless you are running a turbo.

The reason why the intake manifold goes across the engine to to give the engine a longer "runner" length - this will increase torque at lower RPMs.

Since the R34 GT uses an variable length intake manifold (notice the "Y" pipe) you will be able to have best of both worlds.

Just out of curiosity what makes it annoying? It's not like you are constantly changing sparkplugs/coilpacks?

yes i understand that im not constantly taking out spark plugs and coil packs.but i like the look of engine without the manifold over the top. and sorry didnt realise gtt still crosses it. so i assume there is nothing that can be done about it without changing it and you reckon losing the low end torque.

yes i understand that im not constantly taking out spark plugs and coil packs.but i like the look of engine without the manifold over the top. and sorry didnt realise gtt still crosses it. so i assume there is nothing that can be done about it without changing it and you reckon losing the low end torque.

Yeh. I agree it does look better without the intake manifold not crossing the engine - but for the sake of day-to-day performance (and overall performance) I'd rather it cross.

Short intake length will mean worse low end torque, which will make it feel sluggish around town especially if you have an auto.

To make the manifold more "subtle" to the eye, you could powder coat it in matt black or gunmetal... just a thought.

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