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Old 12-02-2004, 09:51 PM
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I am considering going into production of a manifold that I saw for LS1 engines. I currently make tunnel ram manifolds for Big Block Chevrolet drag racing engines but I saw this fabricated manifold for LS1 and thought it might be a good idea to make it.
I think I can price it around $400 if I can sell a few hundred of them.

My question is if this design is attractive or too radical to the LS1 street application.

You can see the fabricated version at my web page:

http://www.schmidtmotorworks.com/ls1.html

This group helped me decide not to make a four valve head about a year ago, I hope you will give me good advice on this manifold project.

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Jon Schmidt
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A $400 manifold that outperforms the Ls6 intake will have a market.

However, if your design kills low end torque, then you need to set it up for a 90mm TB and chase only the big cam and solid roller conversion market.
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Any $400 manifold that significantly outperforms the LS6 manifold above 3500 rpms is a winner in my book. Set it up for a 90 mm and offer an adapter plate for stock size TB's
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Looks great, if it outperforms a LS6. Another vote for 90mm.




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