Any of these great Mustang Intake Manifolds from AmericanMuscle will give your Foxbody Pony a nice jump-up in horsepower and torque, as well as an attractive and eye-catching new look under the hood that is sure to impress both your friends and the car show judges. Equally impressive to these Mustang Intake Manifolds and Plenums are Mustang Camshafts and Mustang Crate Engines for your Foxbody as well.
Will an Aftermarket Foxbody Intake Manifold Increase Performance?
It absolutely will. The purpose of an intake manifold, often known as an inlet manifold, is to supply clean air to the engines. The intake manifold controls the airflow, evenly dispersing air to each of the cylinders, where it and the fuel result in the combustion that powers your car. Stock intake manifolds often hold back a little bit of performance for a variety of reasons, and that’s especially true for older vehicles operating with older technology. By upgrading to an aftermarket intake manifold for your Foxbody Mustang, you can greatly increase the amount of air being provided to your engine, which will translate in a noticeable gain in both horsepower and torque. The point of a muscle car is to maximize power, so why not crank it up as much as you can? Plus, a new intake manifold can also increase your fuel efficiency.
What to Know Before Upgrading Your 1979-1993 Mustang Intake Manifold
The most important thing to know before purchasing and installing a new intake manifold in your third generation Mustang is that it will likely need to be recalibrated. If it isn’t recalibrated, it runs the risk of not actually offering any improvements over your stock inlet manifold. It’s also important to note that certain intake manifolds can keep a car from being street legal in some regions, so make sure you’re up to date on your local laws.
What Is an Intake Manifold Plenum?
A plenum is a key part of the Mustang intake manifold. It’s essentially just a reservoir for air that sits at the top of the inlet manifold. It stores the air, which is then pulled from the manifold and sent to the cylinders for combustion. The bigger the plenum, the greater the airflow. The greater the airflow, the better the performance. If you’re thinking about upgrading your Foxbody Mustang’s intake manifold, then we’ve got you covered. Our sales techs are waiting to help you find the perfect inlet manifold for your 1979-1993 Mustang, and to answer any questions you may have.
