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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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New guy here , hope this is not a dumb question .
I am building a jet boat with a mild 5.3 and a small nitrous shot , but have not been able to find a deal on an intake manifold for the carb setup . There is a deal online for the whole package with the msd kit and an intake , but it is $689 . Seems like alot when I can get the msd kit for a little over $300 without the intake . Any suggestions ? TIA
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 11:13 AM
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Search classifieds saw a couple of the edelbrock manifolds for sale in the past week or two
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 12:04 PM
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I have done a search in the classified section , but maybe I am not using a good search term . I have just been searching "carb intake" but have not really had much luck .
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 01:17 PM
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It is cheaper to buy the intake and the controller seperate. I got a new Perfromer RPM intake for $250 by doing a google search and th eMSD for around $300.
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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check streetsideauto.com
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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So , does the ls6 intake fit the 5.3 ? Seems like I read somewhere that it was compatible .
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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I purchased them separate because they were cheaper (RPM & MSD).
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 08:34 AM
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to bad i didnt see this earlier, Advanced Auto had a sale on Performer dual plane for $215, free shipping, but it ended yesterday-i ordered one for a future project
my advice is get the MSD controller, not the Edelbrock, as it is programable
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Yeah , I am going with the MSD box . So , does any intake that fits an LS6 fit the 5.3 ? I guess I am spoiled on the BBC motors , everything is universal .

So , any LS6 intake ? Is that what I am looking for to fit the 5.3 ?

Still looking for an intake , and possibly an MSD setup . I guess I need the 24t MSD for the earlier cable throttle body motor ? I think thats what I read ?
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 06:42 AM
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Yes the 5.3 takes the same intake as the ls1 ls6 6.0 4.8 and yes it should be the 24t.
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Team C Performance for MSD 6010 $282
Amazon for Edelbrock 71187 Intake Manifold $248.06
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 07:07 AM
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Those are pretty good prices , thanks . I may have found an MSD in the classified section , if not I will be ordering the one you posted .

I got them on order , thanks for the help everyone .
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