Dorman OE Solutions 615-178 Intake Manifold

by Dorman

Product Features

• Re-engineered by Dorman with heat-resistant molding to reduce both warping and coolant leaks
• Features a reinforced aluminum coolant crossover to eliminate corrosion and vibration
• Includes integrated gasket design
• Torque specifications & bolt tightening sequence are provided for easier installation (where applicable)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 16 x 20 inches ; 13.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 16 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000C17G4U
• Item model number: 615-178
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,011 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #4 in Automotive > Replacement Parts > Engines & Engine Parts > Engine Parts > Intake Manifolds & Parts > Intake Manifolds

Product Description

More like a complete service kit than a single part. Dorman’s Intake Manifold includes all the essential components for a full repair. Since this part is a direct replacement, the exact fit adds another layer of efficiency and convenience.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BUY FOR FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY OWNERS, July 3, 2007

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D. lemak - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dorman OE Solutions 615-178 Intake Manifold (Misc.)

I bought this for my 96 Lincoln after I found out that my intake manifold cracked and it was past the deadline for the class action settlement from Ford. There are great instructions on the internet for the installation and it took about 7 hours from start to finish. The only problem was that one of the two temperature sensors would not come out of the old manifold and had to be replaced. The most difficult part of the installation was cleaning the mating surfaces. So far everything has worked fine.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars it works.., October 12, 2009

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This review is from: Dorman OE Solutions 615-178 Intake Manifold (Misc.)

After over 100K miles (and days after having replaced a coolant leaking intake manifold gasket) on the second plastic cross over manifold on my mustang I noticed a small crack near the passenger side temp sensor that was weeping coolant and upon disassembly a three inch crack in progress where the cross over was getting ready to burst.

I did not want to pay the outrageous prices ford dealers charge for NPI aluminum cross over intake manifolds nor do I like any of the solutions to use a PI manifold on NPI heads (due to cost and/or engineering reasons depending on the method) so I went with the dorman hoping for the best.

On the plus side the manifold is made in the USA, it fits, and the install of the manifold itself doesn't have any special issues to deal with. It's far cheaper than what ford dealers charge for the NPI manifolds. (Ford PI manifolds can be found for just a little more than what this Dorman manifold costs)

On the minus side the molds that make the pieces at the intake ports were designed with a parting line inside the ports. The resulting draft creates material that will block some of the airflow or cause less than ideal flow. There was also some flash in there on the part I got. I removed this material with an xacto knife and a dremel to smooth out the ports. This clean up made it much more like the ford manifold. It was far less material than seen on dorman manifolds for other applications and probably would not make much difference, but I didn't like it so I took care of it.

The included alternator bracket does not work on a mustang. It interfered with the tubes that go across the top of the manifold. My dremel and a bench grinder were used to cut away the big 'plate' that was on the dorman bracket but not the OEM one. Also be aware that if your car has COP the coils are held in place by thread cutting screws instead of having threaded inserts. Mine doesn't so that wasn't an issue.

I haven't driven the car much with the dorman manifold on so I can't say if there has been any change in power. it seems to be about the same, maybe a little less, but from what I could find on the mustang and crown vic forums that the NPI dorman vs. NPI ford is the same power wise.

Also of note, if leaking coolant has caused any additional wear-and-tear on some of the spark plugs or the coils have gotten weak with age (or both in my case) upon re-assembly misfires of some degree will make themselves known even if there were no obvious problems previously. If misfires show up after wards check the gap on the plugs that were flooded with coolant and the coil packs. Also check for boiled down coolant sludge inside the spark plug boots.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fixed a headache, May 29, 2009

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R. Owen (NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dorman OE Solutions 615-178 Intake Manifold (Misc.)

My 97 T-Bird had a very bad coolant leak and I had to add water every day to keep it from over heating, the leak was not at the typical area for these manifolds, it was at the heater hose return, it had cracked down the peace of plastic that the hose clamps onto.
By the way the manifold I replaced was not the original it had already been replaced from the warranty one time before.
I think Ford should have to replace these throughout the life of the vehicle.
The unit I purchased from Amazon was a perfect fit, it went in without a hitch and has cured my leaking problem.
This is a quality part from a quality source.
I searched everywhere and Amazon was the best place to purchase this item from, I even have a friend who works for a company that gets these manifolds at wholesale and Amazon still beats their price.
If you need one of these buy it here you want be sorry...