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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 07:14 AM
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Victor junior with low pro elbo


5.3 motor no head work.. Good rods and pistons

I have a bw s480 billet wheel now but may go to twins 76s


Which intake would u guys use?
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 07:38 AM
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Precision Metalcraft sheet-metal intake because it fits under the factory cowl with no modifications, it looks killer, and the customer service is best service I have ever received from any aftermarket company period!
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by from9rto1k
Stock ls6
Edelbrock pro flo xt
Victor junior with low pro elbo


5.3 motor no head work.. Good rods and pistons

I have a bw s480 billet wheel now but may go to twins 76s


Which intake would u guys use?
Stock ls6 because it's proven and the money for the others can be spent elsewhere
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 09:08 AM
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Please respond with intakes I asked about... I'm not spending that kind of money on a sheet metal intake
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 09:13 AM
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I'd use the victor junior but not the low profile elbow. Would use the Aaron 90 -elbow. I've found good distribution on them.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 09:23 AM
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^^ lol
- OP has $400 stock 5.3
- asks about specific intakes
- troll throws out $2,000 sheet metal intake
- lol
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 09:40 AM
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I'd go with a ls6. Great power per $
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Ls6....
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Ls6 is been in the 8s
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 10:22 AM
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The ls6 or ls2 will do.

If I was to select heads and intake will be Texas Speed ls3 small bore heads and ls3 intake on the 5.3 for boost.

Tween 76 turbos on a 5.3 seems way large imo I say a single 78 mm will rock, or two 59s.
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Originally Posted by vettewreck
^^ lol
- OP has $400 stock 5.3
- asks about specific intakes
- troll throws out $2,000 sheet metal intake
- lol
Wasn't tying to "Troll" at all, I guess I didn't realize he only looking for those specific intake (cause I can't read).
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by from9rto1k
Stock ls6 Edelbrock pro flo xt Victor junior with low pro elbo 5.3 motor no head work.. Good rods and pistons I have a bw s480 billet wheel now but may go to twins 76s Which intake would u guys use?
You'll get a better awnser If you post your target HP range.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 02:37 PM
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Ok well I did rods and pistons so not really a 400 dollar 5.3

I didn't do any head work except springs... Looking for 1000-1200 wheel hp

Can I use a ls2 with cathedral port heads?


Also I have pico style injectors
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Depends on the cam and where you want the power to be made. The cheapest one that fits and meets your power goal is always my answer. Any of those could make 1000-1200hp. Stock truck intake would also would do it.
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That stock truck intake has gone 8's

I would save all your pennies for parts like better injectors, better fuel pump(s), suspension, trans, etc.
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A buddy switched from the truck intake to the ProFlow. Gained 25 hp.
I guess it depends on whether you want to chase every last pony.
I chose the ProFlow based on looks. I also tootsie rolled the runners because they were pretty rough.

Ron
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Originally Posted by Slowhawk
I'd use the victor junior but not the low profile elbow. Would use the Aaron 90 -elbow. I've found good distribution on them.
Don, can you fit this under the factory setup or will there be some trimming needed?
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Originally Posted by from9rto1k
Ok well I did rods and pistons so not really a 400 dollar 5.3

I didn't do any head work except springs... Looking for 1000-1200 wheel hp

Can I use a ls2 with cathedral port heads?


Also I have pico style injectors
Yes, I have 862 heads on my 4.8 that have been worked, and a LS2 bolted to them.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Chicago TDP
That stock truck intake has gone 8's
Compared to car manifolds, does the truck intake have same sized plenum ? larger/smaller ?

What about runner length ?
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