# 1.8T Intake Manifold design and construction.

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [January 11, 2011, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-8t-intake-manifold-design-and-construction/256373 "2011-01-11T09:12:22Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 14, 2011, 12:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1-8t-intake-manifold-design-and-construction/256373/42 "2011-01-14T12:09:09Z")

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> [@AMD Phenom X4 retail prices surface](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/amd-phenom-x4-retail-prices-surface/38753/3):
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> Hummmm good point! Have then been weak points?

wrist pins are always a weak point at 350+, might have to be custom machined not sure who makes an aftermarket repkacement, you should still think about o-ringing the block and using a one piece copper headgasket and running 35+ pounds of boost.

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