Weiand or LS6?
07-31-2007, 11:44 AM
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Weiand or LS6? hey guys just a quick question, wondering which intake manifold would be better to get the LS6, or the Weiand? both same price were im look 350LS6 360 Weiand
07-31-2007, 01:25 PM
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What are you plans, other mod's?... projected HP ?
LS6 would bolt up with out any problem and keep the stock look. You might be able to mod the Weiand some more, but it is more subjected to Heat socking of the intake.
Your choice.. I have a LS6 that I am going to put on soon. for all round street, the LS6 seem to be a good choice. would need to get some for the Weiand.
LS6 would bolt up with out any problem and keep the stock look. You might be able to mod the Weiand some more, but it is more subjected to Heat socking of the intake.
Your choice.. I have a LS6 that I am going to put on soon. for all round street, the LS6 seem to be a good choice. would need to get some for the Weiand.
07-31-2007, 02:46 PM
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go with the weiand..ive got one...looks way better than plastick flows a little better than ls6 can be opened up to 8omm...and last i dont have to woeey about a n20 backfire blowing my intake to bits....
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No way would I go for a Weiand or BBK now that the
Pro Products is available, bottom Internet pricing last I
shopped it was about $416 if I recall (though you then
have to have their special TB).
But like I say, best check around for the "regular stock
manifold off a '01-'02 V8 Camaro" rather than that high
falutin' LS6 one off the Corvette
at the local Mom-and-
Pop junkyards. You might catch a deal. No good reason
dirty plastic should be $350 and other dirty plastic that
looks the same, $25.
Pro Products is available, bottom Internet pricing last I
shopped it was about $416 if I recall (though you then
have to have their special TB).
But like I say, best check around for the "regular stock
manifold off a '01-'02 V8 Camaro" rather than that high
falutin' LS6 one off the Corvette
at the local Mom-and-Pop junkyards. You might catch a deal. No good reason
dirty plastic should be $350 and other dirty plastic that
looks the same, $25.
07-31-2007, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmyblue
No way would I go for a Weiand or BBK now that the
Pro Products is available, bottom Internet pricing last I
shopped it was about $416 if I recall (though you then
have to have their special TB).
.
Pro Products is available, bottom Internet pricing last I
shopped it was about $416 if I recall (though you then
have to have their special TB).
.
08-01-2007, 09:28 AM
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OMG, too much Weiand/aluminum intake bashing related to "what was heard". Agreed, that the heat soak comments are un-proven.
Those of us whom actually own Weiand's & have posted here & in other threads have had no issues. My Weiand is opened up to 83mm; try that w/a plastic intake. Further, the gaskets used to seperate the Weiand from the heads offer insulation. If one were real worried about it, a 1/16", or there abouts, phenolic pad could be placed between the Weiand & the block cover. Finally, the intake tests in the stickeys lead to the size of the inlet opening as the biggest restriction of air flow. Therefore, anything that can be done to open the inlet size of the intake is helpful; not to mention the ease of porting & port matching intake runners.
Final note: If intake heat is an issue, try cooling the heads &/or engine oil more; attack the heat source. My coolant runs between 165*F - 182*F; & oil between 200*F & 210*F on the street. Those of you w/ 210*F to 220*F street coolant temps are in need of plastic heads, cuz heat soak from those pesky aluminum heads is a real issue.............
......... 
Those of us whom actually own Weiand's & have posted here & in other threads have had no issues. My Weiand is opened up to 83mm; try that w/a plastic intake. Further, the gaskets used to seperate the Weiand from the heads offer insulation. If one were real worried about it, a 1/16", or there abouts, phenolic pad could be placed between the Weiand & the block cover. Finally, the intake tests in the stickeys lead to the size of the inlet opening as the biggest restriction of air flow. Therefore, anything that can be done to open the inlet size of the intake is helpful; not to mention the ease of porting & port matching intake runners.
Final note: If intake heat is an issue, try cooling the heads &/or engine oil more; attack the heat source. My coolant runs between 165*F - 182*F; & oil between 200*F & 210*F on the street. Those of you w/ 210*F to 220*F street coolant temps are in need of plastic heads, cuz heat soak from those pesky aluminum heads is a real issue.............
.........
08-01-2007, 09:35 AM
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Then post up some Weiland dyno numbers and track times because the one I saw at the track years back was not impressive. I'm not bashing it, I've just never seen any actual proof of anything other than people buying it to be different and look different.
08-01-2007, 09:35 AM
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I had Bo White port/polish my Weiand Lingenfelter intake & open up the TB area. I was in the process of installing it when I realized I had the wrong fittings on the back. But it will bo goin on very soon.
The only time you might suck in some warm air is sitting at a red light. Once the car gets moving & fresh air is drawn into the intake there is no air left in the intake long enough to cause a power loss. And if your in the staging lanes you can always throw a bag of ice on it & get colder air than you ever could out of a plastic intake.
The only time you might suck in some warm air is sitting at a red light. Once the car gets moving & fresh air is drawn into the intake there is no air left in the intake long enough to cause a power loss. And if your in the staging lanes you can always throw a bag of ice on it & get colder air than you ever could out of a plastic intake.
08-01-2007, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Magnet
ls6...its tested and proven, honestly i can't believe so many are sticking up for the weiand. Do more research..LS6 isoverall favorite of the forums
08-01-2007, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Redlinez
Then post up some Weiland dyno numbers and track times because the one I saw at the track years back was not impressive. I'm not bashing it, I've just never seen any actual proof of anything other than people buying it to be different and look different.
Dyno numbers? Which cam do you want me to use, one that shows the Weiand is a POS or one that optimizes its' performance? Can we advance the timing & rev it to 8,000 RPM through a T-56, good headers, 0W-20 oil in the engine & rear end, or decreaes the timing & rev up to 5,200 RPM through an auto w/ a stock torque converter & stock headers, using 20W-50 in the engine & 90W-185 in the rear diff.? Dyno's are for tuning cars, not for measuring intake flow.
