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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: abz132 on March 21, 2017, 08:54:35 pm

Title: Changing plastic inlet manifold to alloy version
Post by: abz132 on March 21, 2017, 08:54:35 pm

Hi. I've got a GT TDI BKD engine and I wanted to give the egr and inlet manifold a good clean. I've noticed that it is a plastic manifold so I wanted to know what is involved in changing it for the alloy manifold?

I've got an alloy BKD manifold with part number 03G129713 so it seems like it is a straight swap or is there anything else I need? I'm not 100% sure so if anyone can help guide me that would be great. Thanks.

Title: Re: Changing plastic inlet manifold to alloy version
Post by: flashp on March 22, 2017, 06:21:12 pm

Don't the alloy inlets impart more heat to the inducted air than the plastic ones?
It seems possible to me although I've no experience or evidence for this...

Title: Re: Changing plastic inlet manifold to alloy version
Post by: abz132 on March 23, 2017, 06:49:07 pm

Ok I didn't know that! Thanks for you input.