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Old 03-07-2008, 12:11 PM
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Default 1le elbow vs. aluminum

ok just a really quick question, which one is better? i found a 1le really cheap. does the aluminum add any more power or airflow than the 1le? thanks, oh n i would like to know pretty soon before the 1le is gone.
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Old 03-07-2008, 12:16 PM
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I have a 1LE and it is fine. In fact the aluminum one would get heat soak. But they would both make about the same power get the one that cost less.
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Old 03-07-2008, 12:19 PM
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k that would be the 1le DIRT cheap
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Old 03-07-2008, 12:22 PM
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the insides of the alum one is smaller then the rubber 1le
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Old 03-07-2008, 12:32 PM
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im about to sell my 1LE for 40 shipped
did you find it cheaper than that?
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Old 03-07-2008, 12:35 PM
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yes sir its 35 shipped

hey wait a minute! your in idaho too! lol
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Old 03-07-2008, 12:48 PM
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I got my Alu when they were about $50. Mine doesn't get heatsoaked.
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Old 03-07-2008, 01:14 PM
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Anyone know the size of the Throttle body opening is it 3.0 Inches or 3.5?
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2 3/4 x 4 3/4 where the elbow goes into the throttle body and 3 1/2 at the round part of the elbow
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mine is ceramic coated and I got mine for free my brother bought his and mine at the same time.
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someone asked this on camaroz28.com and someone posted pics of both side by side, and the 1le will swallow up the aluminum elbow, it looks like you could litteraly fit the aluminum one inside the 1le and it would be loose inside it.
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so is 35 shipped a good price?
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35 shipped is a pretty good price, here's the thread with the pics http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/show...&highlight=1le
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Originally Posted by 97badass
2 3/4 x 4 3/4 where the elbow goes into the throttle body and 3 1/2 at the round part of the elbow
Ya but what is the overall diameter of it. Im going to buy a 3.5 or 4" circular silicone 90 degree elbow and just clamp it down to an oval at the throttle body. I think by those dimensions that would make it a 4.0" diameter circle.
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you would need a 4 inch and 3.5 inch 90* elbow
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Originally Posted by Bowtie4life
35 shipped is a pretty good price, here's the thread with the pics http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/show...&highlight=1le
thanks i just read it but if the 1le is better...y are people buying the aluminum ones for so much more, thank the 1le ones? its like a lose lose situation. lots of money less airflow > less money more airflow!
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Just take the donkey dong off and seal it automatic 1LE conversion
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why do people buy the flowmaster for our cars when it flows so badly?
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and totally off subject... but how do you like your t/a girdle cover?
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I got my Alu when they were about $50. Mine doesn't get heatsoaked.
You mean to tell me you cannot see it dripping off?
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