2015-2017 Engine cover on 2018 Intake Manifold

[15PPBlack]

I did a 2018 intake manifold swap on my 2015 GT, and as much as I like the power, I hate that my engine cover does not fit now, almost makes me regret doing the swap. With so many 15-17 GT owners doing this swap I am shocked the after market has not made brackets or new covers to fit a cover on a 15-17 GT with a 2018 intake manifold. I came across someone posting rubber tubes to fit the tabs to the new manifold and cutting the cover. Anyone have anything on this? My swap has the lockouts.

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[Torinate]

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[Dubya]

i was wondering the same thing. i actually stumbled across a ebay listing the other night that someone made brackets but they were somewhere in europe. for some reason though its not showing up in my recently viewed items. im goin to keep looking

 

[Dubya]

found it but i was wrong its for the gt350 intake. not sure if itll work with the 18's though. at least it gives some kinda idea of how to mount it. guess theyre sold out anyways. dunno if i can share the link or not but here it is. if not please delete.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Shelby-GT350-intake-manifold-brackets-for-2015-2016-2017-Mustang-GT-Engine-Cover-/112784524311?item=112784524311&vxp=mtr&ViewItem=&nma=true&si=gUzctTjaLe4N4tOgvCCaXHXAhso%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[Strokerswild]

Starting at Post #14: https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/strokerswilds-bolt-on-show-off-thread.91334/

Not sure if there's a way to do it with the vacuum solenoids intact without major butchery to the cover.....

 

[kapiteinlangzaam]

I did it on mine. No IMRC. The shop just cut a few tabs/pieces of plastic away. Was about 20 mins work.

 

[wcharon]

I did it on mine. No IMRC. The shop just cut a few tabs/pieces of plastic away. Was about 20 mins work.

Can you post a pic for reference?

 

[Ronnoc]

Am I in the minority that thinks the exposed 18/gt350 mani looks way better than that cheap plastic cover?

 

[NickBlack]

I did it on mine. No IMRC. The shop just cut a few tabs/pieces of plastic away. Was about 20 mins work.

What brackets did you use to mount the 15 engine cover? Tried the Ebay link. No longer available.
Would love to see pics! Thanks

 

[Luke17]

You might want to contact https://www.facebook.com/veee.performance/ they are the company selling brackets for gt15-17 covers on gt350 intake manifold. Maybe they can also make some for 18+ intake manifold as well

 

[BrianGT2015]

What brackets did you use to mount the 15 engine cover? Tried the Ebay link. No longer available.
Would love to see pics! Thanks

I know this is almost a year old. Can you please PM me a way on how to do this.

 

[TeamDenno]

Had my local body shop remodel the engine cover to fit to my recent 2018 Mani swap... Think they have done a great job. It sits a little higher than stock but I think it looks great.

 

[TeamDenno]

And finally with the strut tower brace.

 

[Calvin]

Had the 2018 manifold for a couple years after the IMRC rod snapped on my OEM manifold. Currently working on a return fuel system where I want the FPR and lines to be somewhat stealth and what better place than the IMRC solenoid area that is non-existent on my car now. I took the dimensions posted by someone else on this forum and had them laser cut out of stainless. If anyone is interested I can probably get some cut for you (for some coin lol). It is almost a bolt on affair with the bracket (after some trimming on the manifold itself.) Cover does go under strut brace, have it out currently for fuel system layout.

 

[S550Will]

Had the 2018 manifold for a couple years after the IMRC rod snapped on my OEM manifold. Currently working on a return fuel system where I want the FPR and lines to be somewhat stealth and what better place than the IMRC solenoid area that is non-existent on my car now. I took the dimensions posted by someone else on this forum and had them laser cut out of stainless. If anyone is interested I can probably get some cut for you (for some coin lol). It is almost a bolt on affair with the bracket (after some trimming on the manifold itself.) Cover does go under strut brace, have it out currently for fuel system layout.

I would be interested in getting one of those brackets. How much did it cost you ?

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