MY18 manifold install

[kapiteinlangzaam]

Evening folks.

Ive finally had this done today.

2016 GT.

Installed a MY2018 inlet manifold.

Using a LUND tune.

IMRC locked out using MMR plates (and removed in the Lund software).

OEM MY18 TB

OEM GT350 CAI

Airaid GT500 dry filter

Catback


The complete MY18 install, incl the man hours is approx €1200. Your mileage will obviously vary according to exchange rates and whether you use a pro to install it.

Unless you know exactly what you are doing, id recommend a pro install. The modified vacuum lines can end up looking like spaghetti if you dont know what you are doing. The shop ive used have done an exceptional job, everything looks OEM, and theyve even take the time to get my MY16 engine cover back on the 18 manifold (not straightforward!!)

The results are properly, properly good. According to US members dyno sheets, its good for approx 30bhp. Im yet to dyno it, but my butt dyno is saying good things.

More than that, the way the thing screams round to 7500rpm now is astonishing. There is a lot more go, and a lot more eagerness. I have zero drivability issues, everything works great and feels good.

For the money this is a very, very worthwile upgrade for 15-17 owners. In combo with a good CAI and tune file, you are looking at a genuine +50bhp NA horsepower, which aint to be sniffed at. Plus the exceptional change in drivability.

10/10. Would install again

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[GR11M]

How does it compare to the GT350 manifold ?

 

[kapiteinlangzaam]

I've not driven a GT350 IM equipped car.

However dyno runs from the US suggest same or better power from this Manifold, but slightly less torque (IIRC!!)

Main advantage is the price.

This is a bucket load cheaper.

 

[GR11M]

Did you also replace the throttle body, air intake and filter ?

 

[kapiteinlangzaam]

I'm running the std MY18 TB. Comes included with the IM.

And I have a GT350 CAI. Already had this, but it's a great CAI and bolts right up to the 15-17 and 18+ manifolds.

 

[GR11M]

So is the MY18 throttle body bigger than the MY16 ?

 

[kapiteinlangzaam]

No idea.

Presume Google will help with that one.

 

[GR11M]

The only reason I ask, is the GT350 manifold and intake needed a larger TB or a shim on the stock GT.

 

[kapiteinlangzaam]

It doesn't.

I ran my GT350 CAI on my 16 Manifold for 40000kms with zero issues. You just tighten the jubilee clip a bit more.

 

[GR11M]

I changed mine so I didn't check, I thought it had to be swapped

 

[hinch]

It doesn't.

I ran my GT350 CAI on my 16 Manifold for 40000kms with zero issues. You just tighten the jubilee clip a bit more.

he meant the TB to mani as the 350 mani folder uses a larger TB if you want to use stock GT body on the 350 manifold then you need an adaptor plate

 

[kapiteinlangzaam]

You did well to interpret that. Lol.

 

[Coyote Red]

Thank's for the post, Cheers!

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