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Old 06-30-2006, 08:35 AM
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Default Maximum allowable warpage on LS6 intake

Does anyone know if there is a spec or limit that the factory intake can be warped before it will no longer seal?

When I had mine removed, I put a machinist rule across both sides and it showed it had a slight bow out in the center. My passenger side is running 4% lean, plus there is a slight miss under no load/light load throttle conditions.

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The 10 bolts should take care of any warp problems, as they will un-warp it as you tighten. You could also try some new gaskets. BYUNSpeed sells a comp cams port gasket kit mainly for FAST's (since they don't come with them), but they will work in LS6's too.
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carquest gaskets 29.99, work good, and might be cheaper then the comps, but if not get them from the sponcer.
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Are any of the aftermarket gaskets thicker than stock or about the same?




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