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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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How much boost can the LS6 intake good for ? Looking at running 16#'s here in a few weeks . Or should I get a Vic Jr with a elbow .. Any ideas will be great .

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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 09:50 PM
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im pretty sure lots of people do it i plan on it...

there is a thread that isnt to old about the best intake for boost read through it for some good info...
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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You won't have any problems running that much boost through an LS6 intake... They have been pushed way more than that.
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 11:06 PM
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thanks bro
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 08:26 AM
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No problems with LS6 here
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 12:33 PM
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Getting real sick of seeing threads about intake manifolds.
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 02:22 PM
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^^^ LOL..

No problems here with the LS6 intake at 16psi.
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by XtremeDime
Getting real sick of seeing threads about intake manifolds.
I guess the search function is so difficult to use.


Or maybe people are just too damn lazy
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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I can see the controversy over 40-50 hp but, arguing over 10-15 hp and the cost to achieve that is beyond me. Do a LS6 intake and be done. The heavy hitters who have deep pockets and need every last sqeeze of what they can get, damn right, get that part on the car. Otherwise, get to bed, we've got to clock in early tommorrow.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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Ive run 28 psi thru an LS6. The Block didnt hold. The intake did.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 01:36 PM
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a number of people have made 1000rwhp+ with an LS6 intake and boost.

Put the money elsewhere for strength/reliability instead.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by stevieturbo
I guess the search function is so difficult to use.


Or maybe people are just too damn lazy
Or maybe the search feature blows. You can't search for LS6 or 16# or anything else that is only 3 characters like every late model GM engine, intake, or head designation. LOL

OP, you can put a shitload of boost to an LS6. It's a solid chunk of plastic. I'd say 40 psi wouldn't hurt it.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 98Z28CobraKiller
Or maybe the search feature blows. You can't search for LS6 or 16# or anything else that is only 3 characters like every late model GM engine, intake, or head designation. LOL

OP, you can put a shitload of boost to an LS6. It's a solid chunk of plastic. I'd say 40 psi wouldn't hurt it.
Yeah the search button isnt as helpful as some might think it is.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 04:10 PM
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I'd think if you searched "intake" there would be more than enough answers to the same questions.
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Yesterday I thought I cracked my LS6 intake, but after reading this I guess it's not possible to do at only 9-10psi?
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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MightyMouse just went 8.49@162mph+ with his on a built motor. Street car that runs back to back mid 8's consistently. I'd say they work
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Vetal
Yesterday I thought I cracked my LS6 intake, but after reading this I guess it's not possible to do at only 9-10psi?

Anything is possible. But it is unlikely that boost pressure alone would damage the intake.
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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i held 32psi for about 4 seconds through an ls6 with an t88. run 22psi daily no problem.
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Originally Posted by stevieturbo
Anything is possible. But it is unlikely that boost pressure alone would damage the intake.
turned out it was just a pipe blowing away at 12 psi and then holding only 7psi so LS6 intake stays
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Been 23 with one, i know chumps who have been 25+
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