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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 07:34 AM
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S5 manifold swap

I was just wondering if there wsas a good write-up on swapping the s5 manifold on to an s4 that someone could give me a llink to it. Or even if you knopw how to do it and what all you need to do.
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 08:54 AM
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you may be able to get some info by searching up my name... ive started a few threads about this
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 08:57 AM
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I was thinking about this swap too, and when I searched I found a really awesome thread and a 5-page step-by-step write up.

My question is: Does wiring open the VDI cause loss of low-end torque?
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 10:49 AM
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My question is: Does wiring open the VDI cause loss of low-end torque? [/B][/QUOTE]

from what ive read on this forum.....yes
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 01:27 PM
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how much better is the s5 manifold compared to the s4? would there be a measureable diff on a dyno?
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 01:31 PM
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not sure.. i got the series 5 jspec upper and lower, cause on the lower intake the EGR valve isnt there, not a huge difference im sure, but im also sure it flows ATLEAST a little better
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