1le intake elbow
05-19-2010, 08:33 PM
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05-19-2010, 09:21 PM
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My sister has the elbow like the one in the first link but the only difference is the couplers look more the ones in the second link. Shes had no problems with it and she drives the camaro everyday.
05-20-2010, 05:08 PM
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basically just pick the one you think will look the best/cleanest in your engine bay. I personally chose the satin finish trickflow elbow, I ordered it from summit. it was like $80, a little pricey, but it looks factory and I'll never need to replace it again or worry about tearing it 
some may argue that certain elbows "flow better", which is a joke IMO...id bet money that it will not make a noticeable difference on the road, on the track, or at the dyno.
some may argue that certain elbows "flow better", which is a joke IMO...id bet money that it will not make a noticeable difference on the road, on the track, or at the dyno.
05-20-2010, 10:17 PM
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FWIW the first link is the same seller as the nice stainless headers that are detailed in a thread on here elsewhere. Seems like a decent seller. I don't see them listing the headers lately though. Was hoping to pick up a set later.
Also, someone mentioned drilling a hole for the opti-vent. When I bought my cai and trick flow elbow used from a member on here a few months back, the elbow also wasn't drilled so.....after a quick brain storm....I poked a hole in the 5/8" heater hose bypass cap that is plugging the AIR pipe fitting on the CAI and stuck the plastic vacuum elbow into the end of it. Has worked fine so far, and should see the same amount of vac as putting it on the other side of the MAF.
Also, someone mentioned drilling a hole for the opti-vent. When I bought my cai and trick flow elbow used from a member on here a few months back, the elbow also wasn't drilled so.....after a quick brain storm....I poked a hole in the 5/8" heater hose bypass cap that is plugging the AIR pipe fitting on the CAI and stuck the plastic vacuum elbow into the end of it. Has worked fine so far, and should see the same amount of vac as putting it on the other side of the MAF.
05-21-2010, 09:56 AM
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The 1LE probably has a larger cross section than any of the aftermarket elbows. It also looks stock, if that's important. I'm pretty sure I got mine from Jason Cromer.
It's also made of the same rubber crap that tears over time...
05-22-2010, 12:27 AM
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I guess looking "Junky!" is a matter of opinion. Some people, such as myself, prefer the stock appearance. My factory elbow lasted over 100K miles, and would have probably lasted much longer if more attention were paid during removal and installation. That's plenty long in my book.
05-25-2010, 05:44 PM
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I guess looking "Junky!" is a matter of opinion. Some people, such as myself, prefer the stock appearance. My factory elbow lasted over 100K miles, and would have probably lasted much longer if more attention were paid during removal and installation. That's plenty long in my book.
