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Old 05-27-2006, 12:17 AM
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what is the highest flowing intake for a 408ci ls1?
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I'd use a FAST 90/90 setup.
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where do you find the sheet metal ones?
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My fast doesn`t keep up with the ET heads I have on my 408!
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Originally Posted by Lithium
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Originally Posted by 98vortecbw
where do you find the sheet metal ones?
They are custom made for your set up at performance shops.
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Sheet metal intakes must be expensive. Afraid to ask how much.
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If you want to go all-out, there's always the $3000-4000 Harrop intake

For most people, the FAST 90/90 works just fine, or a custom sheetmetal intake if you have the extra $1000 for an extra 10-15 rwhp.

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I'd wager that a good carb-style intake with a 90degree elbow would flow some big numbers for less cost than a sheet-metal intake...
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Originally Posted by Benjamin Russick
I'd wager that a good carb-style intake with a 90degree elbow would flow some big numbers for less cost than a sheet-metal intake...
...and for less cost than a 90/90 Fast setup.

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Wilson intake
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I also think that you could port and polish AND get a nice SD tune on the carb-intake/elbow for less than a sheet metal intake, but you'll need a cowl hood, so that may be a limiting factor.
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Originally Posted by Benjamin Russick
I also think that you could port and polish AND get a nice SD tune on the carb-intake/elbow for less than a sheet metal intake, but you'll need a cowl hood, so that may be a limiting factor.
Agreed, that is a good route to go. If you really want to get the most out of your intake, let someone experienced do it right. By that I mean cutting it in half (the right way) porting and rewelding. A bit costly ~$1K on top of the intake, but you will have a bad mother when you are done.


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ls7 intake is cheap and outflows fast 90. gotta have $3k ET ls7 heads though.
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Victor Jr. EFI intake all the way. Less than 400 bucks with fuel rails.




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