Daihatsu Charade Intake Manifold for Sale | OEM Used Engine Intake Manifold

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About the Daihatsu Charade Intake Manifold

Looking for a replacement Daihatsu Charade intake manifold? Part Nests sources OEM used engine intake manifolds for Daihatsu Charade brief US-market applications. The Daihatsu Charade had a BRIEF US market presence: 1988-1992 only (4 model years), then Daihatsu WITHDREW from the US market entirely and has NOT returned. Globally, the Charade was produced 1977-2000 across 4 generations, but the US market was limited to the G100 / G102 (3rd generation) Charade 1988-1992. Daihatsu is Japan’s oldest auto company (founded 1907) and has been a Toyota subsidiary since 1998 (majority ownership) / 2016 (full ownership) – so Charade parts may have some cross-references to Toyota parts numbering for components shared with the Toyota parts catalog. The intake manifold is the engine air distribution component that delivers air to the cylinders through runners and houses fuel injectors and various engine sensors. Vintage parts sourcing typically requires 14-30 days, with international sources sometimes required from countries where Charade production continued through 2000. Call (855) 634-4447 to verify your Daihatsu Charade year and engine variant before ordering.

IMPORTANT: Brief US Market (1988-1992 Only)

• 4-year US market window: Daihatsu Charade was sold in the US for only 1988-1992 (4 model years)
• Daihatsu US market withdrawal: After 1992, Daihatsu WITHDREW from the US market entirely and has NOT returned. No Daihatsu vehicles have been sold through Daihatsu factory channels in the US since 1992
• US market generation limit: US market was limited to the G100 / G102 generation (3rd generation Charade); earlier generations (1st gen 1977-1983, 2nd gen 1983-1987) and later generations (4th gen 1993-2000) were NOT sold in the US
• Global Charade production context: Globally, the Charade was produced 1977-2000 across 4 generations – the US market was just a 4-year window in the middle of this 23-year global production run
• Sourcing implications: Charade parts may need to be sourced from international markets where Charade production continued through 2000 (particularly the 4th gen 1993-2000 which never came to the US but had broader global production)
• Vintage parts era: US-eligible Charade vehicles are now 30-35+ years old; vintage parts sourcing lead time (14-30 days) is normal

Daihatsu Charade Intake Manifold Specifications

• Type: OEM engine intake manifold for Daihatsu Charade US-market applications
• Function: Distributes intake air from the throttle body to the individual engine cylinders via runners; houses fuel injectors (port fuel injection era for the US-spec Charade); provides mounting for various engine sensors (manifold absolute pressure / MAP sensor, intake air temperature sensor)
• Construction: Cast aluminum manifold with intake runners, throttle body mounting flange, cylinder head mounting flange, sensor / injector mounting ports; specific design varies between 1.0L CB-series 3-cylinder and 1.3L HC-series 4-cylinder engine variants
• Engine variant specificity: US-spec Charade engines were the 1.0L CB-series 3-cylinder (the iconic Daihatsu CB engine – approximately 50 HP, base US engine, fuel economy focus) and 1.3L HC-series 4-cylinder (later US production years – higher performance); intake manifolds are different between these two engine variants
• Mounting: Cylinder head mounting flange to engine, throttle body mounting flange to throttle assembly; gasket sealing at both interfaces is critical for proper vacuum and air metering
• Application: Daihatsu Charade US-market 1988-1992 (G100 / G102 – 3rd generation); specify engine variant when ordering

Daihatsu Charade Platform Context

• Daihatsu brand background: Daihatsu Motor Company is Japan’s oldest auto company (founded 1907 – over 115 years of automotive history); historically specialized in small / compact / kei vehicles; became a Toyota subsidiary in 1998 (majority ownership) and Toyota acquired full ownership in 2016
• Daihatsu Charade heritage: Globally produced 1977-2000 across 4 generations (23-year global production run); US market was limited to 4 years (1988-1992) within this global production span
• Charade generations: 1st gen 1977-1983 (G10 / G20 – NOT sold US), 2nd gen 1983-1987 (G11 / G30 – NOT sold US), 3rd gen 1987-1993 (G100 / G102 – US sold 1988-1992 – this listing’s vehicle), 4th gen 1993-2000 (G200 – NOT sold US)
• US-spec engines: 1.0L CB-series 3-cylinder (the iconic Daihatsu CB engine – approximately 50 HP, base US engine focused on fuel economy), 1.3L HC-series 4-cylinder (later US production years, higher performance variant)
• US body styles: 3-door hatchback (most common US-market Charade body style), 4-door sedan
• Toyota subsidiary relationship: Since the 1998 Toyota majority acquisition and 2016 full acquisition, Daihatsu has operated as a Toyota subsidiary; later Daihatsu vehicles may share platforms / components with Toyota vehicles; the 1988-1992 US-market Charade predates this Toyota ownership era (Daihatsu was independent during the US market years), but later Charade variants (4th gen 1993-2000) overlap with the early Toyota majority era
• Daihatsu cluster context: The Daihatsu Charade Intake Manifold (this listing) is the first of three Daihatsu brand parts in – Charade (brief US market 1988-1992 – this listing), Hijet (NON-US factory kei truck – JDM grey-market import under 25-year rule per the Honda Acty pattern in), Rocky (CRITICAL AMBIGUITY – Classic Rocky 1984-2002 vs Modern Rocky 2019+ – two completely different vehicles)

Intake Manifold Function and Condition Patterns

• Air distribution function: Intake manifold distributes intake air from the throttle body to the individual engine cylinders via runners; runner design affects engine breathing characteristics and torque / horsepower delivery
• Fuel injection housing: US-spec Charade era used port fuel injection – fuel injectors are mounted in the intake manifold runners, spraying fuel into the intake airflow just upstream of the intake valves
• Sensor mounting: Intake manifold provides mounting for various engine sensors including manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor, intake air temperature (IAT) sensor, and other engine management sensors
• System integration: Works with throttle body (upstream), cylinder head (downstream – runner-to-port matching is critical), fuel injectors (mounted in runners), engine management sensors, vacuum lines / accessories
• Common condition issues on used intake manifolds: Cracks (especially in older aluminum manifolds – age-related fatigue or impact damage), warping (heat or improper torque – causes vacuum leaks), scarred sealing surfaces (improper gasket removal), corroded threads (sensor or injector mounting), broken sensor / injector mounting tabs
• Symptoms requiring intake manifold replacement: Vacuum leak at intake manifold (causes lean running, rough idle, check engine light), visible cracking, warping that prevents proper sealing, broken sensor or injector mounting features, damaged sealing surfaces preventing reliable gasket sealing
• Replacement consideration: Intake manifold replacement requires significant top-end engine disassembly (intake plenum, fuel rail / injector removal, throttle body removal); fresh gaskets / O-rings required at both cylinder head and throttle body interfaces; verify sensor / injector port integrity; refer to OEM torque specifications for proper installation

Daihatsu Cluster Context

The Daihatsu Charade Intake Manifold (this listing) is the first of three Daihatsu brand parts in :

• This listing: Daihatsu Charade Intake Manifold (BRIEF US MARKET 1988-1992; G100 / G102 3rd gen; Daihatsu withdrew US 1992 and has NOT returned)
• Daihatsu Hijet Intercooler (NON-US factory kei truck – JDM grey-market import under 25-year federal rule; same pattern as Honda Acty)
• Daihatsu Rocky Intercooler Pipe (CRITICAL AMBIGUITY – Classic Rocky 1984-2002 US 1990-1992 NA only NO intercooler vs Modern Rocky 2019+ JDM/Asian only WITH 1.0L Turbo intercooler – Toyota Raize sister)

All three Daihatsu listings reflect Daihatsu’s unique US-market history – the brand had only brief US factory presence (Charade 1988-1992 and Rocky 1990-1992 briefly), while other Daihatsu vehicles (Hijet, Modern Rocky) were never US factory market and require grey-market import or are JDM-only. Daihatsu has been a Toyota subsidiary since 1998 (majority) / 2016 (full ownership), creating cross-reference possibilities for later models. Call (855) 634-4447 for application verification across the Daihatsu cluster.

Vehicle Compatibility

Why Buy From Part Nests

• Part verified as OEM intake manifold for Daihatsu Charade brief US-market applications
• IMPORTANT – BRIEF US MARKET: Daihatsu Charade was sold in the US for ONLY 1988-1992 (4 model years). Daihatsu WITHDREW from the US market entirely after 1992 and has NOT returned. US market was limited to the G100 / G102 generation (3rd gen Charade)
• Application: Daihatsu Charade US-market vehicles 1988-1992 with 1.0L CB-series 3-cylinder (~50 HP, iconic CB engine, fuel economy variant) or 1.3L HC-series 4-cylinder (later US years, higher performance) engines
• Body styles (US): 3-door hatchback (most common), 4-door sedan
• Daihatsu brand context: Japan’s oldest auto company (founded 1907); Toyota subsidiary since 1998 (majority) / 2016 (full ownership)
• Runner integrity verified (no cracks, no warping, runners straight)
• Gasket sealing surfaces inspected (no scoring, clean mating surface)
• Injector and sensor mounting features documented (fuel injector ports, temperature / pressure sensor ports)
• Specialty vintage sourcing – 14 to 30 day typical lead time (international sources may be required from countries where Charade continued through 2000)
• Free shipping to all 50 states (after specialty sourcing lead time)
• 15 day replacement warranty on component defects
• Daihatsu brief US market history and Toyota subsidiary relationship knowledge from our support team
• Call (855) 634-4447 to verify the right part for your vehicle before ordering.