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Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) ATS Arc-flow intake manifold & hydraboost brake system

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I purchased both the ATS exhaust manifold and the Arc-flow intake manifold and took them to a mechanic for installation. The 3-piece ATS exhaust manifold was installed without problem; however, the mechanic could not install the Arc-flow intake manifold on my '97. He said the hydraboost master cylinder interferred with the intake unit and he couldn't make it fit.



Anyone else have this happen? Any solution? :confused:
 
Sounds like he just got lazy and didn't want to do it or something. I highly doubt that the ATS manifold interferes with the hydraboost components, that would be one BIG intake to do that. I haven't had too good a look at the ATS aftermarket intake but I doubt it is any different than that Banks Big Hoss intake for the 24v engines.



Joe
 
JGheen said:
Sounds like he just got lazy and didn't want to do it or something. I highly doubt that the ATS manifold interferes with the hydraboost components, that would be one BIG intake to do that. I haven't had too good a look at the ATS aftermarket intake but I doubt it is any different than that Banks Big Hoss intake for the 24v engines.



Joe

ATS says it is a problem with the hydraboost master cylinder and that they are working on a plate to fit underneath the manifold to lift it up away from the reservoir.
 
Man, that must be one BIG manifold. My Twin Ram intake doesn't even come close to the master cylinder.



Joe
 
The unit is about 4 inches wide (and almost as deep), plus it has a 2 inch flange or lip that is almost 9 inches long protruding from the side toward the firewall. I suppose I could grind the lip back to make it fit.
 
JGheen said:
Man, that must be one BIG manifold. My Twin Ram intake doesn't even come close to the master cylinder.



Joe



Joe, if you look at the twin ram and the high ram/ ats arc next to each other the inlet is not in the same place. Also the booster on the pre 98's is much bigger..... another plus to the 98 12 VLV ;)
 
velsberry said:
ATS says it is a problem with the hydraboost master cylinder and that they are working on a plate to fit underneath the manifold to lift it up away from the reservoir.



Just a thought, but if all you need is a spacer it may work. What if you find another intake heater, take out the metal grid inside, get another gasket, and use it as a spacer?
 
i had no problems installing it on my 97' with the hydroboost? odd ill see if i ca get a pic of my setup and see if that helps at all. also im gonaa double check and make sure i do have hydo boost :-laf .



wes
 
Pic would be appreciated!

It's beginning to sound like JGheen had the right assessment (ie, the mechanic was lazy!); although ATS DID indicate there was a problem on 12Vs with the hydraboost. It looks like an easy install... think I'll give it a try.
 
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man if you got some tools it's nothing to install the ARC FLOW! loossen the clamp on the intake manifold that holds the rubber boot on, using a 11mm deep socket, loosen it enough to let the clamp fall down, take boot off the stock manifold, loossen the 5 bolts on the intake manifold, they are 10mm, and the small screw that hold the oil dipstick on the manifold, save that screw cause you will use it later on. take the manifold off the truck. go back and loossen the other clamp on the boost tube at the bottom, take both clamps off the truck, and the boot as well, you'll be replacing the boot becase the stock boot is not long enough to reach the new manifold, ATS should have sent you a new hose, and clamps that you will install, take some brake cleaner and make sure that there is no oil on the boost tube at the end where the boot will be on, wipe the tube end off, install the new boot, and the new clamp on the boost tube coming from the after cooler, make sure it's good and tight, you dont want it blowing off, now take the new manifold, and the supplied hardware, there are 5 ports on the manifold that are tapped for things like water meth injectors, propane, NOS, or whatever the hell you want to inject in to your engine, the are 2 ontop of the manifold, and 3 on the back, make sure all 5 of those holes are blocked with the supplied allen hex head plugs, if you ever need to use one of those ports, just take the plug out, and install what your adding to the engine. next install the rubber washers on the long bolts, then the steel washers, slide the bolts in the 4 holes of the manifold, put the manifold on the truck, make sure gsket for the intake is in place still, if gakset is torn or deteriorated, replace the gasket, start the bolts on the manifold with your fingers, then using a 6mm allen hex key, tighten down the manifold. using the small allen screw, tighten down the oil dipstick tube at the top of the manifold, using the old screw that was used to hold down the oil dipstick, screw that in the place of the 5th bolt that was used to hold the old manifold down on the engine itself, the one lone screw that was near the oil fill tube. once that is done, put the boot on the manifold and tighten the new clamp down. your done! start the truck up, hear for leaks, feel for leaks, then go drive the truck and build some boost, again listen for air leaks, if all is good, have some fun! enjoy you new manifold.



wes
 
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