ls3 vs ls7 intake manifold
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Considerable difference in design.
LS7 has larger - maybe 50% more CSA at the "horn" end - completely rectangular runners (vs rounded runner tops on LS3) which are shorter along the centre line and see more plenum with the larger/earlier horn. They are also matched to the LS7 port location and shape. And the bolts are in different locations.
Its tough to improve on considering it is a regular production piece which easily supports ~540HP flywheel on an engine dyno with the nice mild stock cam.
LS7 has larger - maybe 50% more CSA at the "horn" end - completely rectangular runners (vs rounded runner tops on LS3) which are shorter along the centre line and see more plenum with the larger/earlier horn. They are also matched to the LS7 port location and shape. And the bolts are in different locations.
Its tough to improve on considering it is a regular production piece which easily supports ~540HP flywheel on an engine dyno with the nice mild stock cam.