Modifying explorer intake for boost

[Blue88Coupe]

I've gotta pull my intake to drill and tap the #5 runner for the air temp sensor and when i'm doing that I need to figure out what to do with all of the vacuum ports in the intake. Right now they all have little plastic caps on the ends of them but I imagine that this is going to blow off when the intake builds up pressure. I'm thinking of pulling each pipe/port out and drilling/tapping for plugs. Is this the best way to do this or is there a better idea?

Right now the only things running off of the intake vacuum are the EGR valve which I dont want to run but I havent bought an EGR delete plate yet and the tube/pcv check valve that goes from the back of the lower intake to the vacuum port on the upper. What should I do there? Leave it and put some clamps on it or can I attempt to get rid of it?

I need to figure out what to do for the vacuum line that runs to the wastegate and BOV as well. Maybe i'll tap one of the holes and put a T or something to run those two items.

Thanks
-Nick

[greenbullitt]

caps and zip ties. you can relocate the iat..

[Blue88Coupe]

caps and zip ties. you can relocate the iat..

Where should it be moved to? Maybe somewhere in the intake tubing?

I've gotta carry it up to oriellys real quick and get a socket to fit it. My largest deep socket is only 7/8ths.

[greenbullitt]

Where should it be moved to? Maybe somewhere in the intake tubing?

I've gotta carry it up to oriellys real quick and get a socket to fit it. My largest deep socket is only 7/8ths.

why not use a wrench? yes, in the intake piping would work too. Threads are 3/8 npt

[Blue88Coupe]

why not use a wrench? yes, in the intake piping would work too. Threads are 3/8 npt

I cant get a good angle with the wrench

[2cammer97]

caps and zip ties. you can relocate the iat..

Heck, I'm not even using zip ties. I only had to cap one line and I just used a rubber cap that fits snug over the line. Autozone has an assorment pack of these for like $4. As long as the cap slides on snug it's not going anywhere.

Marcus

[greenbullitt]

Heck, I'm not even using zip ties. I only had to cap one line and I just used a rubber cap that fits snug over the line. Autozone has an assorment pack of these for like $4. As long as the cap slides on snug it's not going anywhere.

Marcus

boost can push them off though

[Blue88Coupe]

My 1" wrench is not a box on one end and its pretty shitty thats why it wouldnt work.

1" deep socket got it out. Now I have to try and track down this 3/8ths tap.

This little project is starting to suck.

[greenbullitt]

My 1" wrench is not a box on one end and its pretty shitty thats why it wouldnt work.

1" deep socket got it out. Now I have to try and track down this 3/8ths tap.

This little project is starting to suck.

shouldnt be hard to find...

[Blue88Coupe]

shouldnt be hard to find...

No luck at home depot, oriellys or autozone.

I did manage to buy a 16$ 9/16ths bit then have it hang while using my hand drill which spun and punched me in the side of the head and snapped the brand new bit! I really need a drill press

[greenbullitt]

No luck at home depot, oriellys or autozone.

I did manage to buy a 16$ 9/16ths bit then have it hang while using my hand drill which spun and punched me in the side of the head and snapped the brand new bit! I really need a drill press

dickson tool in irving.

[Blue88Coupe]

dickson tool in irving.

I'm gonna try Elliots Hardware in the morning, they're pretty close to me. If they dont have it then i'll hit up dickson.

[2cammer97]

boost can push them off though

Good point. I forgot he mentioned boost.

Marcus