[stanglover4life]

Theres a tube going from the intake box to the headers. What does that do anyway? and what do i do if i get a new intake for it?

[ethangsmith]

That is your heat riser. All that does is provide a small amount of warm air from the exhaust manifold into your intake to keep the injectors and throttle plate from getting frosty during the winter. If you go with an aftermarket airbox, just remove the heat riser and cap off the vacuum line going to the stock air box (that vacuum line controls a "blend door" inside the airbox to vary the amount of warm air going in to the intake).

[stanglover4life]

So it wouldnt really do anything if i do remove it. Is there something to put where the heat riser is on the exhaust manifold or do i have to get a after market one?

[ethangsmith]

Yes, the flexible tube can be removed. You won't have to put anything over where it attaches to the manfold because all that piece of metal is is a holder for the tube. Air won't blow out of it or anything.

[stanglover4life]

ok thanx that helps me alot